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

Vollaro, 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 Vollaro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vollaro in America

Vollaro is the 56310th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vollaro surname appeared 363 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 Vollaro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vollaro 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 Vollaro

The surname Vollaro originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania. It can be traced back to the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is believed to derive from the Italian word "volla," which is a term used to describe a small valley or depression in the land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vollaro can be found in a document from the year 1427, which mentions a certain Nicola Vollaro from the town of Giugliano in Campania. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by the 15th century.

The name Vollaro is also closely associated with the town of Volla, a municipality in the Metropolitan City of Naples. It is likely that the surname initially referred to individuals who either lived in or originated from this particular location.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Vollaro surname was Gian Battista Vollaro, a prominent lawyer and jurist who lived in Naples. He was born in 1520 and gained recognition for his legal expertise and contributions to the local judicial system.

Another historical figure of note is Girolamo Vollaro, a 17th-century painter and artist who was born in Volla in 1625. He is known for his religious works, many of which can still be found in churches throughout the Campania region.

During the 18th century, the Vollaro family produced several notable figures, including Antonio Vollaro, a successful merchant and banker who lived in Naples from 1730 to 1810. His son, Giuseppe Vollaro, followed in his footsteps and became a prominent figure in the city's business community.

In more recent times, one of the most well-known individuals with the surname Vollaro was Vincenzo Vollaro, a Italian politician and member of the Christian Democratic party. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament from 1968 to 1992 and was born in Volla in 1920.

Throughout its history, the surname Vollaro has maintained a strong connection to the Campania region of Italy, particularly the area around Naples and the town of Volla. While its origins can be traced back centuries, the name continues to be carried by individuals with ties to this region, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and history associated with this Italian surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vollaro

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

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

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