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

Carella, 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 Carella surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Carella in America

Carella is the 30043rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Carella surname appeared 781 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 Carella.

We can also compare 2010 data for Carella 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 Carella

The surname Carella is of Italian origin, originating in the regions of Campania and Puglia. It can be traced back to the 13th century and is believed to be derived from the Latin word "carella," which means "small cart" or "little chariot." This suggests that the name may have been occupational, referring to individuals involved in the transportation or manufacturing of carts.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Carella can be found in a document from the city of Naples, dated 1273. This document mentions a certain "Petrus Carella," who was likely a resident of the area. In the 14th century, the name appears in various records from the town of Altamura, located in the Apulia region, indicating its presence in different parts of southern Italy.

One notable bearer of the Carella surname was Antonio Carella, a 16th-century Italian painter from Naples. He was known for his religious works and was active between 1540 and 1570. Another prominent figure was Giambattista Carella, a 17th-century Italian architect and engineer who worked on various projects in Naples and the surrounding areas.

In the 18th century, the name Carella can be found in records from the town of Salerno, where a family of that name owned several properties and vineyards. One member of this family, Giuseppe Carella (1745-1815), was a respected landowner and local politician.

During the 19th century, several individuals with the Carella surname made significant contributions in various fields. Raffaele Carella (1818-1892) was an Italian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament. Vincenzo Carella (1827-1901) was a renowned Italian mathematician and educator who taught at the University of Naples.

In the early 20th century, the name Carella gained further recognition through the works of Antonio Carella (1879-1945), an Italian playwright and novelist. His most famous work, "La Canzone dell'amore," published in 1920, was a critical and commercial success.

It is evident that the surname Carella has a rich history, with its roots firmly planted in southern Italy. While its original meaning may have been occupational, the name has been carried by various individuals who have made notable contributions in fields such as art, architecture, law, politics, and literature over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Carella

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

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

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