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

Vuolo, 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 Vuolo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vuolo in America

Vuolo is the 43969th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vuolo surname appeared 490 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 Vuolo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vuolo 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 Vuolo

The surname VUOLO is of Italian origin, specifically from the southern regions of Italy. It is believed to have originated in the area around Naples and the surrounding provinces during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century.

The name VUOLO is thought to be derived from the Latin word "volus," which means "will" or "desire." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was known for their strong will or determination. Alternatively, it could also be a topographic name referring to a location or landmark with a similar-sounding name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VUOLO can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Barese, a collection of legal documents from the city of Bari in southern Italy, dating back to the 11th century. The name appears in the form "Vuoli," which is likely an earlier spelling variation.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Antonio VUOLO was a prominent merchant and banker in the city of Naples. He was involved in various trade and financial dealings with other Italian city-states and is mentioned in several historical records from that period.

During the 16th century, a family named VUOLO owned land and properties in the town of Caserta, near Naples. Their name can be found in local land registries and tax records from that time.

In the 17th century, a painter named Giuseppe VUOLO was active in the city of Naples. He is known for his religious works and paintings commissioned by local churches and aristocratic patrons. Some of his works can still be found in museums and galleries across Italy.

Another notable figure was Girolamo VUOLO, a philosopher and scholar who lived in the 18th century. He was born in Salerno in 1725 and wrote several treatises on ethics and moral philosophy, which were widely read and discussed during his lifetime.

In more recent times, a famous Italian author and poet named Vincenzo VUOLO was born in Naples in 1875. He was known for his romantic and lyrical works, which often celebrated the beauty and culture of his native region. Vincenzo VUOLO passed away in 1948, leaving behind a significant literary legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vuolo

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

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

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