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

Cheli, 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 Cheli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cheli in America

Cheli is the 84463rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cheli surname appeared 222 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 Cheli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cheli 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 Cheli

The surname CHELI is of Italian origin and can be traced back to the 14th century in the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Milan and Bergamo. The name is believed to derive from the Latin word "cella," which translates to "cell" or "small room," suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have lived in or worked in a small dwelling or monastery cell.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the CHELI name can be found in the archives of the city of Milan, where a document from 1387 refers to a "Petrus Cheli" who was a landowner in the region. This document serves as evidence of the name's existence and provides a glimpse into the lives of those who bore it during that era.

In the 15th century, the CHELI name appeared in various historical records, including the registers of the Venetian Republic. In 1457, a merchant named Giovanni CHELI was recorded as conducting business transactions in the city of Venice, indicating the family's involvement in trade and commerce during that period.

The earliest known individual with the CHELI surname was Francesco CHELI, born in 1542 in the town of Bergamo. He was a respected scholar and theologian, known for his contributions to the study of canon law. Another notable figure was Antonio CHELI, born in 1612 in Milan, who was a celebrated architect and designer of several prominent churches and buildings in northern Italy.

In the 18th century, the CHELI family produced a notable figure in the form of Girolamo CHELI (1718-1794), a renowned painter from the city of Cremona. His works, which often depicted religious scenes and portraits, can be found in various churches and galleries across Italy.

Another prominent individual with the CHELI surname was Carlo CHELI (1859-1923), a politician and statesman from Tuscany. He served as a member of the Italian parliament and held several influential positions within the government during his career.

Throughout its history, the CHELI name has been associated with various professions, from scholars and artists to merchants and politicians, showcasing the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have carried this surname across generations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cheli

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

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

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