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

Cenedella, 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 Cenedella surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cenedella in America

Cenedella is the 110825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cenedella surname appeared 159 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 Cenedella.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cenedella 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 Cenedella

The surname Cenedella originated in Italy during the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "cenere," meaning "ash" or "cinder." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked with ash or cinders, possibly in a profession such as a blacksmith or a potter.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Cenedella can be found in historical documents from the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna in central Italy. The name appears to have been particularly prevalent in the cities of Florence and Bologna during the 14th and 15th centuries.

One notable historical reference to the name Cenedella is found in the "Libro d'Oro della Nobiltà Fiorentina," a registry of noble families in Florence compiled in the 16th century. This document mentions a family by the name of Cenedella, indicating that they held a position of prominence within the city's aristocracy.

In the 17th century, a renowned Italian painter named Giovanni Battista Cenedella (1576-1644) gained recognition for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can still be admired in various churches and museums across Italy.

Another individual of note was Ludovico Cenedella (1698-1782), a Bolognese architect and engineer who played a significant role in the reconstruction efforts following the devastating earthquake that struck the city in 1779.

The name Cenedella can also be traced back to the small town of Cenedella in the province of Ancona, located in the Marche region of central Italy. It is possible that some individuals bearing this surname may have originated from this locality or its surrounding areas.

During the 19th century, a prominent figure named Giacomo Cenedella (1821-1897) made his mark as a lawyer and politician in the newly unified Kingdom of Italy. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the country's political affairs.

Throughout its history, the surname Cenedella has undergone various spelling variations, such as Cenedelli, Cenedella, and Cenedelle, reflecting the diverse regional dialects and linguistic influences within Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cenedella

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

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

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