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

Voliva, 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 Voliva surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Voliva in America

Voliva is the 59017th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Voliva surname appeared 343 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 Voliva.

We can also compare 2010 data for Voliva 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 Voliva

The surname Voliva originated from Italy in the early medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "voluntas," meaning "will" or "desire." This suggests that the name might have been initially given as a nickname to someone with a strong will or determined personality.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Voliva can be traced back to the 12th century in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. It appears in various historical documents, such as birth and death records, property deeds, and tax rolls from that era. Some variations in spelling, such as Volevo and Volivi, were also found in these records.

One notable early bearer of the name was Gherardo Voliva, a merchant and landowner who lived in the city of Florence during the late 13th century. His name is mentioned in several trade agreements and property transactions from that time.

In the 15th century, the Voliva family gained prominence in the town of Rimini, located in the Emilia-Romagna region. Records show that a certain Filippo Voliva served as a municipal official and was involved in the local government's affairs during the reign of Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta, the lord of Rimini.

Another notable figure with the surname Voliva was Giovanni Voliva, a Renaissance-era painter and architect who lived in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. He is credited with designing several churches and palaces in the city of Bologna and its surrounding areas.

During the 17th century, the Voliva surname appeared in the records of the Republic of Venice, particularly in the city of Verona. One noteworthy individual from this period was Giulio Voliva, a skilled glassmaker who worked in the famous Murano glassmaking district of Venice.

In the 19th century, a branch of the Voliva family settled in the city of Milan, where they became involved in the textile industry. One of the most prominent members of this family was Antonio Voliva, who established a successful silk weaving business and played a significant role in the city's economic and cultural life during the latter half of the century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Voliva

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

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

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