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

Celleri, 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 Celleri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Celleri in America

Celleri is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Celleri surname appeared 156 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 Celleri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Celleri 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 Celleri

The surname Celleri originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany, during the late Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "cellere," which means "celery" or "wild celery." This suggests that the name may have been initially adopted as an occupational surname for someone who cultivated or traded in celery.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Celleri can be found in a 14th-century Florentine manuscript, where a certain "Giovanni Celleri" is mentioned as a merchant in the city of Florence. This indicates that the name had already gained recognition by that time.

In the 15th century, the Celleri family was among the prominent noble families in the town of Prato, near Florence. Records from this period mention a "Piero Celleri," who served as a magistrate and held influential positions in the local government.

During the Renaissance, the name Celleri was particularly associated with the arts. A notable figure was the Italian painter and architect, Bartolomeo Celleri (1501-1571), who was born in the town of Arezzo. His works can still be admired in various churches and palaces throughout Tuscany.

Another significant bearer of the surname was the scientist and mathematician, Vincenzo Celleri (1625-1696), who hailed from Siena. He made important contributions to the field of optics and was a member of the prestigious Accademia dei Lincei, one of the oldest scientific academies in Europe.

In the 18th century, the Celleri family had a strong presence in the Tuscan town of Montepulciano, known for its renowned wine production. A certain "Francesco Celleri" (1712-1785) was a prominent winemaker and landowner in the region, and his descendants continued the family's viticultural tradition for generations.

While the surname Celleri is relatively rare outside of Italy, it has been documented in other parts of Europe, particularly in areas with historical Italian migration. For instance, there are records of Celleri families in southern France and parts of Switzerland, dating back to the 19th century.

Throughout its history, the surname Celleri has maintained its connection to its Italian roots, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and traditions of the Tuscan region. Despite its rarity, it has produced notable individuals who have left their mark in various fields, from art and architecture to science and viticulture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Celleri

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

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

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