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

Varriale, 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 Varriale surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Varriale in America

Varriale is the 58182nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Varriale surname appeared 349 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 Varriale.

We can also compare 2010 data for Varriale 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 Varriale

The surname Varriale is of Italian origin, specifically from the region of Campania in southern Italy. It is believed to have originated in the 15th century or earlier, deriving from the Latin word "varria," which means "varying" or "changing."

This surname is thought to have been initially applied to individuals who were known for their adaptability or versatility. Some historical records indicate that the name may have been associated with people who frequently changed occupations or residences.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Varriale can be found in the municipal archives of the town of Salerno, dating back to the late 16th century. These records mention a certain Giovanni Varriale, who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the area.

In the 17th century, the Varriale surname appeared in various ecclesiastical documents from the Diocese of Amalfi, suggesting that some members of the family may have held positions within the church during that time period.

Notable individuals with the surname Varriale throughout history include:

1. Antonio Varriale (1590-1670), a renowned painter and fresco artist from Naples, who was commissioned to decorate several churches and palaces in the region.

2. Raffaele Varriale (1725-1802), a philosopher and theologian from Salerno, who authored several works on moral philosophy and ethics.

3. Gaetano Varriale (1818-1892), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament during the late 19th century.

4. Vincenzo Varriale (1900-1978), a respected linguist and professor of Romance languages at the University of Naples.

5. Gennaro Varriale (1924-2008), an acclaimed Italian writer and journalist known for his novels and short stories depicting life in southern Italy.

The surname Varriale can also be traced to various place names and localities within the Campania region, such as the town of Varriale near Salerno, which may have contributed to the development and spread of the name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Varriale

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

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

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