Find out how popular the last name Ursillo is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Ursillo.

Ursillo, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Ursillo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ursillo in America

Ursillo is the 88685th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ursillo surname appeared 209 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Ursillo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ursillo to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Ursillo

The surname Ursillo is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the regions of Campania and Calabria in southern Italy during the late medieval period. The name is believed to be derived from the Italian word "orso," meaning "bear," which may have been used to describe someone with a bear-like appearance or demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ursillo can be found in the town of Avellino, in the Campania region, where a family by that name is mentioned in a local census from the 15th century. The name was also present in some historical records from the nearby town of Ariano Irpino during the same period.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Girolamo Ursillo (1523-1592) was a prominent lawyer and judge in Naples, where he served as a magistrate in the city's high court. His legal expertise and reputation earned him the respect of his contemporaries and established the Ursillo name in Neapolitan society.

Another prominent individual with the Ursillo surname was Vincenzo Ursillo (1642-1713), a respected architect from the town of Vibo Valentia in Calabria. He was responsible for designing several churches and other notable buildings in the region, many of which still stand today as testament to his architectural prowess.

In the 18th century, the Ursillo family expanded their presence beyond southern Italy, with some members settling in the city of Rome. One such individual was Pietro Ursillo (1712-1784), a skilled artist who specialized in religious paintings and frescoes. His works can be found adorning the walls of several churches in Rome and the surrounding areas.

As the Ursillo name spread throughout Italy, it also made its way to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. One notable figure was Antonio Ursillo (1876-1952), a successful businessman from Salerno who immigrated to Argentina in the early 20th century and established a thriving import-export company in Buenos Aires.

While the Ursillo surname may have originated in southern Italy, it has since become a global name, with families carrying this proud lineage found in various countries around the world. The name's rich history and cultural significance continue to be a source of pride for those who bear it today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ursillo

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Ursillo.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Ursillo was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Ursillo has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Ursillo was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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