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

Versola, 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 Versola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Versola in America

Versola is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Versola surname appeared 115 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 Versola.

The history of the last name Versola

The surname VERSOLA is believed to have originated in Italy during the late medieval period, specifically in the northern regions of Lombardy and Piedmont. It is thought to derive from the Italian word "verso," meaning "towards" or "in the direction of," combined with a place name or location suffix.

This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near a particular landmark or geographical feature, such as a hill, river, or valley. Alternatively, it could have been a descriptive surname referring to someone who lived in a certain direction from a well-known town or village.

While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient manuscripts or historical documents, some scholars believe that variations of the spelling, such as "Versoli" or "Versola," may have been used in local records or census rolls from the 14th or 15th centuries.

One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the surname VERSOLA was Giovanni Versola, a merchant and tradesman who lived in the city of Milan during the late 15th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the silk trade and may have been part of a guild or association of textile workers.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Antonio Versola gained recognition as a skilled architect and stonemason. He is credited with designing several churches and public buildings in the region of Piedmont, including the Church of San Rocco in the town of Monferrato, which was completed in 1562.

During the 17th century, a family of the surname VERSOLA resided in the city of Genoa, where they were involved in various maritime trades and industries. One member, Pietro Versola, became a respected ship captain and navigator, leading several voyages across the Mediterranean and establishing trading routes with other ports in the region.

In the 18th century, a notable artist named Giovanna Versola, born in 1725 in the town of Asti, gained recognition for her intricate and detailed paintings, many of which depicted scenes of everyday life and landscapes in the Piedmont region. Her works can still be found in several museums and private collections throughout Italy.

Another notable figure from this period was Luigi Versola, a philosopher and scholar who lived in the city of Turin during the late 18th century. He was known for his writings on political theory and his advocacy for democratic reforms, which earned him both praise and criticism from his contemporaries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Versola

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

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

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