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

Celi, 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 Celi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Celi in America

Celi is the 32562nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Celi surname appeared 706 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 Celi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Celi 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 Celi

The surname CELI has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period around the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "caelum," meaning "heaven" or "sky." The name may have initially been used as a descriptive surname for someone with a celestial or heavenly quality or appearance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CELI can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Padovano, a collection of medieval documents from the city of Padua, dating back to the 13th century. In this document, a person named Giacomo Celi is mentioned, suggesting the name's presence in the region during that time.

The CELI surname has also been linked to various place names in Italy, such as Celi, a small town located in the province of Cosenza, Calabria. It is possible that the surname originated from this location and was adopted by individuals who either lived or originated from this area.

During the Renaissance period, the CELI name gained prominence with notable individuals bearing this surname. One such figure was Bartolomeo Celi, a renowned Italian sculptor who lived from 1516 to 1575. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy, showcasing his mastery of the Renaissance art style.

Another notable bearer of the CELI surname was Gian Battista Celi, an Italian painter and architect who lived from 1510 to 1592. He was known for his contributions to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in Rome and other Italian cities.

In the 17th century, Francesco Celi, an Italian mathematician and astronomer, made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics. Born in 1634 and died in 1708, he published several works on astronomy and was influential in the development of early modern scientific thought.

Moving into the 18th century, Pietro Celi, an Italian painter and engraver, gained recognition for his intricate etchings and engravings depicting religious and historical scenes. He lived from 1707 to 1778 and his works can be found in various art collections and museums across Italy.

Finally, in the 19th century, Antonio Celi, an Italian politician and lawyer, played a crucial role in the unification of Italy. Born in 1810 and died in 1892, he served as a member of the Italian Parliament and actively supported the Risorgimento movement, which aimed to unite the various states of the Italian peninsula.

These examples illustrate the historical significance and widespread presence of the CELI surname throughout various regions of Italy and across different fields, including art, science, and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Celi

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

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

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