Show ContentsCipolla History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The noble surname Cipolla is of Spanish descent and is of occupational origin, as it is derived from the particular trade followed by the original bearer of the name. The name Cipolla is derived from the Spanish word "cebolla," which in turn comes from the Latin "cepulla," meaning "onion." Thus, the surname Cipolla signifies "one who grows or sells onions."

Early Origins of the Cipolla family

The surname Cipolla was first found in the district of Borja, in the ancient kingdom of Aragon. Consequently, other ancestral houses were established soon after, especially within the province of Huesca.

Early History of the Cipolla family

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Cipolla Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Cebolla, Cebollas, Cebollero, Cebollado, Cipolla and others.

Early Notables of the Cipolla family

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Cipolla Ranking

In the United States, the name Cipolla is the 15,233rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. [1]


United States Cipolla migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Cipolla Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Agata Cipolla, aged 1, who settled in America, in 1893
  • Alberto Cipolla, aged 16, who immigrated to the United States, in 1895
Cipolla Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Andrea Cipolla, aged 18, who settled in America from Dubino, in 1907
  • Alessandro Cipolla, aged 24, who immigrated to America from Vallecorsa, Roma, in 1909
  • Alfredo Cipolla, aged 22, who immigrated to the United States from Lanciano, Italy, in 1910
  • Adele Cipolla, aged 25, who immigrated to the United States from Casnano, Italy, in 1911
  • Angela Cipolla, aged 30, who landed in America from Castellammare, Sicily, in 1912
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Contemporary Notables of the name Cipolla (post 1700) +

  • Frank A. Cipolla, American Brigadier General in the United States Army Reserve
  • Chip Cipolla (b. 1994), American radio announcer for the New York Football Giants
  • Frank Cipolla, award winning American television and radio news broadcaster and author
  • Pasquale Cipolla, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from New York, 2008 [2]
  • Luigi Cipolla, American Republican politician, Presidential Elector for Rhode Island, 1924; Presidential Elector for Rhode Island, 1924; Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Rhode Island, 1928 [2]
  • Michele Cipolla (1880-1947), Italian mathematician
  • Bruno Cipolla (b. 1952), Italian rowing coxswain and Olympic champion
  • Flavio Cipolla (b. 1983), Italian professional tennis player
  • Carlo M. Cipolla (1922-2000), Italian economic historian awarded the 1995 Balzan Prize for his work in this field


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 17) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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