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

Bettinelli, 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 Bettinelli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bettinelli in America

Bettinelli is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bettinelli surname appeared 143 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 Bettinelli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bettinelli 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 Bettinelli

The surname Bettinelli is of Italian origin, derived from the Italian word "bettina," meaning a small wine cellar or tavern. This name likely originated in the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the Lombardy and Veneto areas, where wine production and the associated trades were prevalent.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Bettinelli can be found in the records of the Commune of Bergamo, dating back to the 13th century. These records mention a family named Bettinelli, who were involved in the wine trade and owned several vineyards in the region.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Saverio Bettinelli (1718-1808) emerged as a prominent Italian author, literary critic, and Jesuit priest. He was known for his works on Italian literature and his contributions to the Enlightenment movement.

During the Renaissance period, the Bettinelli family gained prominence in the city of Brescia, where they were involved in the arts and cultural activities. One notable member was Ermenegildo Bettinelli (1568-1655), a renowned painter who specialized in religious and mythological themes.

As the name spread across Italy, it also found its way into other regions, such as Tuscany and Lazio. In the 18th century, a scholar named Giovanni Bettinelli (1776-1854) from Rome gained recognition for his work on ancient Greek and Latin literature.

Another prominent figure was Guglielmo Bettinelli (1847-1919), an Italian engineer and architect who was instrumental in the construction of several notable buildings in Milan, including the Palazzo delle Scienza e della Tecnica.

While the surname Bettinelli has its roots in Italy, it has also been adopted by families in other countries, likely due to immigration patterns. However, the historical records and notable figures mentioned above highlight the origins and significance of this surname within the Italian context.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bettinelli

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

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

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