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

Celentano, 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 Celentano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Celentano in America

Celentano is the 16025th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Celentano surname appeared 1,810 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Celentano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Celentano 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 Celentano

The surname Celentano has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, likely between the 10th and 13th centuries. The name is derived from the Latin word "caelestinus," which means "celestial" or "heavenly."

One theory suggests that the name Celentano was initially bestowed upon individuals who displayed exceptional piety or spiritual devotion. In those times, it was a common practice to assign surnames based on personal characteristics or occupations. The association with the celestial realm may have been a reflection of the bearer's religious inclinations or virtuous conduct.

Early records mentioning the Celentano name can be found in various Italian archives and historical documents from the medieval period. One notable reference is found in the "Codice Diplomatico Normanno," a collection of charters and legal documents from the Norman Kingdom of Sicily, dated around the 12th century.

The earliest known bearer of the Celentano surname was Guglielmo Celentano, a nobleman from the city of Naples, who lived in the latter half of the 12th century. Another early mention is of Giovanni Celentano, a merchant from the town of Salerno, recorded in the "Rationes Decimarum" (tax records) of 1324.

Throughout the centuries, the Celentano family has produced several notable figures. One such individual was Antonio Celentano, a renowned painter and architect from Naples, who lived from 1557 to 1632. His works can be found adorning various churches and palaces in the region.

Another prominent Celentano was Giambattista Celentano, a Neapolitan composer and violinist who lived from 1686 to 1757. He is credited with composing several operas and instrumental pieces that were widely performed during the Baroque period.

In more recent times, the name Celentano has been associated with the iconic Italian singer and actor, Adriano Celentano, born in 1938. His successful career spanning over six decades has made him a cultural icon in Italy and beyond.

While the surname Celentano is most commonly found in southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Calabria, it has also spread to other parts of the country and abroad due to migration patterns over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Celentano

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

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

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