What is "merola"

Merola is an Italian surname. Notable people with the surname include:

• Gaetano Merola (1881–1953), Italian composer, pianist and opera manager
• LauRen Merola (born 1984), American cheerleader and beauty pageant winner
• Mario Merola (1934–2006), Italian singer and actor
• Virginio Merola (born 1955), Italian politician