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

Chelini, 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 Chelini surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chelini in America

Chelini is the 75564th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chelini surname appeared 255 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 Chelini.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chelini 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 Chelini

The surname Chelini is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the 14th century in the region of Tuscany. The name is derived from the Italian word "chelino," which means "one who has a pimple or a blemish on the face." This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname given to someone with a distinctive facial feature.

In the early 15th century, the name Chelini appeared in several historical records from the city of Florence. One notable mention was in the "Archivio di Stato di Firenze," which documented a Chelini family residing in the Santa Croce district. This family was involved in the textile trade, a prominent industry in Renaissance Florence.

The earliest recorded individual with the surname Chelini was Giovanni Chelini, born in 1387 in the town of Certaldo, near Florence. He was a respected merchant and trader who contributed to the economic prosperity of the region during that period.

Another significant figure bearing the name Chelini was Tommaso Chelini (1470-1538), a renowned artist and sculptor from the city of Siena. His works can be found in various churches and public spaces across Tuscany, showcasing his mastery of Renaissance art.

In the 16th century, the name Chelini appeared in the "Catasto Granducale," a comprehensive tax record maintained by the Grand Duchy of Tuscany. This document listed several families with the surname, indicating their presence and influence in various Tuscan towns and villages.

One notable individual from this period was Bernardo Chelini (1515-1587), a scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Pisa. His writings on ethics and moral philosophy were widely studied and discussed during the Renaissance era.

In the 17th century, the Chelini name gained prominence in the region of Umbria, particularly in the city of Perugia. Girolamo Chelini (1603-1671) was a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the city's courts.

Moving into the 18th century, the name Chelini appeared in the records of the Medici family, the powerful rulers of Florence. Lorenzo Chelini (1725-1798) was a trusted advisor and diplomat who represented the Medicis in various diplomatic missions across Europe.

Throughout its history, the surname Chelini has been associated with various professions and achievements, from merchants and artists to scholars and diplomats. While the name may have originated as a descriptive nickname, it has evolved to carry a rich cultural heritage deeply rooted in the Italian Renaissance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chelini

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

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

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