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

Vendiola, 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 Vendiola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vendiola in America

Vendiola is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vendiola surname appeared 129 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 Vendiola.

The history of the last name Vendiola

The surname Vendiola originated in Italy during the medieval period, likely in the 13th or 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "venditor," which means "seller" or "merchant." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who worked as a merchant or traded goods for a living.

In its earliest forms, the surname was often spelled as "Venditola" or "Venditore," reflecting its Latin roots. These variations are found in some of the earliest records mentioning the name, such as the tax rolls and census records from various Italian cities and towns during the Renaissance period.

One of the earliest known references to the surname Vendiola can be found in a document from the city of Siena, dated 1367, which mentions a certain "Giovanni Venditore." Another early record comes from the city of Florence, where a "Bartolomeo Venditola" is listed in a guild register from 1412.

As the surname spread across Italy, it began to take on regional variations in spelling and pronunciation. In the northern regions, it was often spelled as "Vendiola," while in the south, variations like "Vendiglia" or "Vendeglia" were more common.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the surname Vendiola. One of the earliest was Girolamo Vendiola (c. 1470-1535), a Venetian merchant and diplomat who served as the ambassador of the Republic of Venice to the court of King Henry VIII of England in the early 16th century.

Another prominent figure was Antonio Vendiola (1548-1621), a renowned Italian architect and engineer from Vicenza, who designed several notable buildings and fortifications in the Veneto region.

In the 18th century, Tommaso Vendiola (1705-1776) was a respected physician and botanist from Naples, who made significant contributions to the study of medicinal plants and their uses in treating various ailments.

During the 19th century, Pietro Vendiola (1821-1891) was a prominent Italian politician and statesman, who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was involved in the unification of Italy under the House of Savoy.

More recently, Lucia Vendiola (1921-2005) was an Italian artist and sculptor, known for her abstract works and installations, which were exhibited in galleries and museums across Europe.

While these are just a few examples, the surname Vendiola has a rich history and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life throughout the centuries, reflecting its origins as a name associated with merchants and traders in medieval Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vendiola

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

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 Vendiola 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.

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

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