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

Ventola, 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 Ventola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ventola in America

Ventola is the 37125th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ventola surname appeared 601 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 Ventola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ventola 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 Ventola

The surname Ventola originates from Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Lazio, dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "ventola," meaning "fan" or "winnowing fan," which was a tool used for separating grain from chaff. This suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname for someone who worked with these tools or in the agricultural industry.

In the early 15th century, records show the name Ventola appearing in various official documents and manuscripts in the cities of Florence and Rome. One notable mention is found in the archives of the Florentine Republic, where a certain Piero Ventola is listed as a merchant in the year 1412.

The earliest known bearer of the name Ventola was Giovanni Ventola, born in the town of Siena in 1367. He was a renowned scholar and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Siena and authored several works on religious philosophy.

Another notable figure was Giulio Ventola (1509-1587), a celebrated painter from the city of Perugia. His works can still be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy, showcasing his mastery of the Renaissance art style.

In the 16th century, the Ventola family established themselves as landowners in the region of Lazio. One prominent member was Marcantonio Ventola (1525-1601), who owned vast vineyards and was a respected figure in the local community.

During the 17th century, the name Ventola gained recognition in the field of medicine. Pietro Ventola (1621-1698) was a renowned physician from Rome who made significant contributions to the study of anatomy and was appointed as the personal doctor to Pope Innocent XI.

Another notable figure was Giacomo Ventola (1745-1823), a military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars. He rose through the ranks and was awarded several honors for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Over the centuries, the Ventola name has been found in various spellings, such as Ventoli, Ventolla, and Ventolini, likely due to regional variations and adaptations. The name has also been associated with certain place names, such as the town of Ventola in the province of Reggio Calabria, which may have influenced the surname's origin and spread.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ventola

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

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

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