2010
#144,141
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Versola
An Italian surname potentially derived from the word "versola" meaning a small olive tree.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 133 Americans carry the last name Versola. That puts it at #145,028 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,577,100 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Versola surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
133
1 in 2,577,100
Census rank
#145,028
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
116
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 116 bearers of the surname Versola in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145028th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Versola, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 67.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (15.5%) and White (8.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient manuscripts or historical documents, some scholars believe that variations of the spelling, such as "Versoli" or "Versola," may have been used in local records or census rolls from the 14th or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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Versola
Among Census respondents with the surname Versola, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 67.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (15.5%) and White (8.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Versola bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Versola surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander67.2% · 78
- Two or more races15.5% · 18
- White8.6% · 10
- Hispanic or Latino7.8% · 9
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Versola
Versola appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#145,028
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 887 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #144,141 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #145,028 | 116 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Down 887 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Versola surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #144,141 | #145,028 | -0.6% |
| Count | 115 | 116 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Versola bearers went from 115 to 116 (+0.9% change). The surname moved down 887 positions in the national ranking, going from #144,141 to #145,028.
FAQ
Versola surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Versola?
Name Census estimates that about 133 living Americans carry the surname Versola. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,577,100 residents.
How common is Versola?
Versola ranks #145,028 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 116 people with the surname Versola. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (133), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Versola.
Has Versola become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Versola went from 115 recorded bearers to 116. That is an increase of 1 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #144,141 to #145,028.
What does the Census say about the background of Versola?
Among Census respondents with the surname Versola, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 67.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (15.5%) and White (8.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Versola in the 2020 Census, accounting for 67.2% (78 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Versola appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (67.2%), Two or More Races (15.5%), White (8.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Versola (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Versola mean?
An Italian surname potentially derived from the word "versola" meaning a small olive tree. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Versola (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Versola?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.