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

Adeli, 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 Adeli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adeli in America

Adeli is the 142108th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adeli surname appeared 117 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 Adeli.

The history of the last name Adeli

The surname ADELI originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "adele," which means "noble" or "noble-born." This suggests that the name was initially given to individuals of noble or aristocratic descent.

The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical documents from regions such as Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, where it was commonly used by noble families and landowners. Some variations of the spelling include Adeli, Adelli, and Adele.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Adele di Canossa (1015-1088), a powerful Italian noblewoman and regent of the Holy Roman Empire. She played a significant role in the Investiture Controversy between the Papacy and the Holy Roman Empire.

Another notable figure was Gian Girolamo Adeli (1540-1615), an Italian architect and sculptor from Bologna. He designed several notable buildings in his hometown, including the Church of San Giacomo Maggiore and the Palazzo dei Banchi.

In the 16th century, the name appeared in the writings of the renowned Italian poet Torquato Tasso, who mentioned an Adeli family in his epic poem "Gerusalemme Liberata."

During the Renaissance period, the Adeli family was prominent in the city of Florence. One member, Benedetto Adeli (1459-1525), was a respected humanist scholar and diplomat who served as an ambassador for the Medici family.

In the 18th century, Giovanni Battista Adeli (1703-1775) was a celebrated Italian painter from Bologna. He was known for his religious and mythological works, which can be found in various churches and galleries across Italy.

While the name has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its earliest and most significant historical connections can be traced back to the noble families and prominent figures of medieval and Renaissance Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adeli

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

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 Adeli 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.

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

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