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

Cellini, 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 Cellini surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cellini in America

Cellini is the 26853rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cellini surname appeared 905 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 Cellini.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cellini 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 Cellini

The surname Cellini is of Italian origin, deriving from the word 'cellino' which means a small room or chamber. It is believed to have originated in the region of Tuscany, Italy during the late medieval period.

The name Cellini can be traced back to the 13th century, with records showing individuals bearing this surname in the city of Florence. One of the earliest known references is found in a manuscript from 1264, which mentions a family with the name Cellini residing in the Oltrarno district.

In the 14th century, the Cellini family gained prominence in the city of Florence, with several members holding influential positions in the guild system. The most renowned figure from this family was Benvenuto Cellini (1500-1571), a renowned goldsmith, sculptor, and artist who is best known for his autobiography and his work on the Perseus with the Head of Medusa statue.

Another notable individual with the surname Cellini was Baccio Bandinelli (1493-1560), a sculptor and artist who was a contemporary and rival of Michelangelo. He was born in Florence and is known for his works such as the Hercules and Cacus sculpture, which can be found in the Piazza della Signoria.

In the 16th century, the Cellini name also appeared in the Venetian Republic, where a family of that name was involved in the glass-making industry on the island of Murano. One of the earliest recorded glassmakers with the surname Cellini was Paolo Cellini (c. 1530-1592), who was renowned for his innovative techniques in creating intricate glass sculptures.

The name Cellini also has connections to the island of Corsica, where it is believed to have been introduced by Italian settlers in the 17th century. One of the most famous individuals from this branch of the Cellini family was Filippo Cellini (1670-1745), a military leader who fought against the French during the Corsican Revolution.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Cellini has been associated with various professions, including artists, craftsmen, and military figures. Despite its Italian origins, the name has spread to other parts of Europe and beyond, with individuals bearing the Cellini surname found in countries such as France, Spain, and even as far as the Americas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cellini

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

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

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