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

Borella, 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 Borella surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Borella in America

Borella is the 53667th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Borella surname appeared 385 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 Borella.

We can also compare 2010 data for Borella 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 Borella

The surname Borella has its origins in the northern regions of Italy, specifically in the Piedmont and Lombardy areas. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "borra," which refers to a type of coarse woolen cloth or blanket. This suggests that the name may have originally been associated with individuals involved in the textile industry or trade of such materials.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Borella can be traced back to the 13th century in Italian municipal records from the city of Milan. In these documents, the name appears in various spellings, including Borella, Borela, and Borla, indicating the potential for regional variations.

During the 14th and 15th centuries, the Borella surname can be found in several historical records from the Italian states, particularly in the regions of Piedmont and Lombardy. For instance, a notable figure named Giovanni Borella (c. 1370-1445) was a prominent lawyer and statesman in the city of Asti, Piedmont.

As the surname spread across Italy and beyond, it became associated with various notable individuals throughout history. One such figure was Girolamo Borella (1515-1592), an Italian painter and architect from Novara, Piedmont, who was known for his contributions to the decorative arts during the Renaissance period.

In the 17th century, the Borella surname appears in records related to the Catholic Church. Francesco Borella (1626-1695) was an Italian Jesuit priest and scholar who served as a professor of philosophy and theology at various universities in Italy and Germany.

Moving into the 19th century, Cesare Borella (1837-1903) was an Italian politician and lawyer from Milan, who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a role in the unification of Italy.

Another notable figure with the Borella surname was Giuseppe Borella (1865-1941), an Italian military officer and recipient of the Gold Medal of Military Valor, the highest military decoration in Italy, for his bravery during World War I.

It's worth mentioning that the Borella surname has also been found in other parts of Europe, particularly in Switzerland and France, likely due to migration patterns and the spread of Italian families over time. However, its roots can be traced back to the northern regions of Italy, where it originated and gained prominence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Borella

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

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

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