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

Carosella, 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 Carosella surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Carosella in America

Carosella is the 38801st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Carosella surname appeared 569 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 Carosella.

We can also compare 2010 data for Carosella 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 Carosella

The surname Carosella has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "caroso," which means "precious" or "dear," suggesting that the name was initially bestowed upon someone held in high regard or affection.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Carosella can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Abbey of Cava in southern Italy, dating back to the 11th century. This manuscript mentions a certain "Petrus Carosella" who was a landowner in the region.

During the Renaissance period, the name Carosella gained prominence in the city of Florence. Notable figures from this era include the artist Giovanni Carosella (1492-1565), renowned for his exquisite frescoes adorning several churches in the city. Another individual of note was Lucrezia Carosella (1521-1592), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of a hospital for the poor.

As the name spread across Italy, it also took on various regional spellings and variations, such as Carosello, Caroselli, and Carosellini. In the 16th century, records show a family of Carosella artists from Naples, including the painter Girolamo Carosella (1573-1631) and his son, the sculptor Domenico Carosella (1601-1673).

The name also made its way to other parts of Europe, particularly Spain, where it was adapted to Carosela or Caroselas. One notable figure from this lineage was Diego Carosela (1698-1775), a Spanish military officer who served in the War of the Spanish Succession.

In more recent history, the Carosella name has been associated with several influential figures, such as the Italian politician and diplomat Francesco Carosella (1830-1912), who served as the ambassador to the United States in the late 19th century. Additionally, the Italian author and journalist Vincenzo Carosella (1890-1972) gained recognition for his works on Italian culture and traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Carosella

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

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

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