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

Battistella, 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 Battistella surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Battistella in America

Battistella is the 71678th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Battistella surname appeared 272 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 Battistella.

We can also compare 2010 data for Battistella 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 Battistella

The surname BATTISTELLA originated in Italy, tracing its roots back to the late medieval period between the 12th and 15th centuries. It is derived from the Italian given name Battista, which is the Italian form of the name John the Baptist. The suffix "-ella" is a diminutive, meaning "little" or "small."

BATTISTELLA likely emerged as a surname in the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Venice and the Veneto region. It may have been initially used as a nickname or descriptive name for someone who was particularly devout or associated with St. John the Baptist or a local church dedicated to him.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname BATTISTELLA can be found in the Catasto Veneto, a tax record from the Venetian Republic in the 16th century. This document lists several individuals with the surname, indicating its established presence in the region during that time.

In the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname was Giovanni Battistella (1601-1674), a Venetian painter and engraver known for his religious works and contributions to the Baroque style of art.

Another significant bearer of the name was Andrea Battistella (1718-1789), an Italian architect and sculptor who designed several notable buildings in Venice, including the Church of San Moisè and the Palazzo Giustinian Lolin.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Battistella (1831-1899) was an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a role in the unification of Italy.

Moving into the 20th century, Ettore Battistella (1915-1996) was an Italian football player who played as a midfielder for several clubs, including Napoli and the Italian national team.

It's worth noting that the surname BATTISTELLA has also been found with variations in spelling, such as Batistella, Battistelli, and Battistella, likely due to regional dialects and changes over time.

While the surname BATTISTELLA has its origins in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and migration, carrying with it the rich history and heritage of its Italian roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Battistella

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

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

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