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

Varallo, 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 Varallo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Varallo in America

Varallo is the 50196th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Varallo surname appeared 417 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 Varallo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Varallo 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 Varallo

The surname Varallo is of Italian origin, stemming from the northern region of Piedmont. It is believed to have originated in the town of Varallo, located in the province of Vercelli, during the medieval period. The town's name is derived from the Latin word "vallum," meaning "defensive wall" or "rampart," suggesting that the surname may have initially referred to someone residing near or associated with the town's fortifications.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Varallo can be traced back to the 13th century, when a individual named Guglielmo Varallo was mentioned in a document from the town of Varallo itself. This document, dated 1268, provides evidence of the surname's widespread use in the region during that era.

In the 14th century, the Varallo family gained prominence in the nearby city of Vercelli, where they held influential positions within the local government and society. Notably, Giacomo Varallo served as a magistrate in Vercelli in the year 1342, indicating the family's standing within the community.

The Varallo surname also appears in historical records from the 15th century, such as the Libro degli Oratori, a manuscript documenting the proceedings of the Council of Constance (1414-1418). This manuscript mentions a certain Bartolomeo Varallo, who was a representative from the Diocese of Vercelli during the council.

During the Renaissance period, the Varallo name gained further recognition with the birth of Gaudenzio Ferrari (1471-1546), a renowned Italian Renaissance painter and sculptor. Ferrari was born in the town of Valduggia, near Varallo, and is considered one of the most influential artists of the Piedmont region.

Another notable figure bearing the Varallo surname was Giovanni Battista Varallo (1615-1688), an Italian architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several significant buildings in Turin and the surrounding areas.

In the 19th century, the Varallo name was carried by Paolo Emilio Varallo (1833-1908), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the Italian Parliament and held various ministerial positions during his career.

Throughout its history, the surname Varallo has maintained a strong presence in the Piedmont region of northern Italy, with many families and individuals contributing to the area's cultural, political, and artistic heritage over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Varallo

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

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 Varallo 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 Varallo 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 Varallo was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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