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

Velardo, 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 Velardo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Velardo in America

Velardo is the 46902nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Velardo surname appeared 453 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 Velardo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Velardo 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 Velardo

The surname Velardo originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Calabria, where it can be traced back to the late 15th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Latin word "velarius," meaning a sail-maker or canvas worker, suggesting that early bearers of this name were likely involved in maritime trades or professions related to the production or use of sails and canvas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Velardo name can be found in the historical records of Naples, where a certain Nicola Velardo was documented as a resident in the year 1498. This provides evidence of the name's presence in the region during the Renaissance period.

In the 16th century, the Velardo family was mentioned in the "Cedolario di Tesoreria" (Treasury Ledger) of the Kingdom of Naples, indicating their involvement in financial or administrative matters within the royal court.

During the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the Velardo surname was Giulio Cesare Velardo (1604-1668), a prominent lawyer and jurist from Naples, who served as a magistrate and authored several legal treatises.

Another historically significant individual with the Velardo name was Gennaro Velardo (1725-1794), an Italian painter and fresco artist from Naples, known for his works in various churches and palaces throughout the region.

The Velardo surname can also be traced back to the town of Rosarno in Calabria, where it is believed to have originated from the Latin word "velardus," meaning a person skilled in hunting or falconry. Records from the 18th century mention a family of nobles known as the Velardo di Rosarno, who held influential positions in the local community.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Velardo (1811-1892) was a notable Italian patriot and revolutionary from Calabria, who actively participated in the Risorgimento movement for the unification of Italy.

Throughout history, the Velardo surname has maintained a strong presence in various parts of Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Calabria, where it is still relatively common today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Velardo

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

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

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