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

Chellino, 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 Chellino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chellino in America

Chellino is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chellino surname appeared 155 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 Chellino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chellino 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 Chellino

The surname Chellino originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany, during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "chello," which means "that one" or "the other one," suggesting a potential nickname or descriptive origin for the name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Chellino can be found in the Florentine Codex, a 16th-century ethnographic work that documented the history and culture of the Aztec people in Mexico. The codex mentions a certain Niccolò Chellino, a Florentine merchant who traveled to Mexico in the early 16th century and played a role in the Spanish conquest of the Aztec empire.

The name Chellino also appeared in various historical records from the city of Florence, such as tax records and census documents from the 14th and 15th centuries. These records often included variations of the name, such as Chelino, Chellini, and Chelini, reflecting the fluid nature of spelling conventions during that time.

One notable individual with the surname Chellino was Giovanni Battista Chellino (1625-1695), an Italian mathematician and astronomer from Florence. He was a member of the Accademia del Cimento, a prestigious scientific society in the 17th century, and made significant contributions to the study of optics and the behavior of light.

Another prominent figure was Niccolò Chellino (1760-1835), an Italian architect and engineer from the town of Lucca, near Florence. He was renowned for his work on the restoration and renovation of several historic buildings and churches in Lucca, including the renowned Basilica of San Frediano.

In the 19th century, a family by the name of Chellino played a significant role in the wine industry of the Chianti region in Tuscany. The Chellino vineyards and winery were established in the town of Gaiole in Chianti and produced some of the finest Chianti Classico wines of the era. The family's legacy continues to this day, with the Chellino name still associated with high-quality Tuscan wines.

Another notable individual with the Chellino surname was Guido Chellino (1892-1967), an Italian painter and sculptor from the city of Siena. He was known for his unique style that combined elements of Cubism and Futurism, and his works were exhibited in major galleries across Italy and Europe during his lifetime.

While the Chellino surname may not be as widely known as some other Italian surnames, its history and origins are deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Tuscany, with connections to various fields, including commerce, science, architecture, winemaking, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chellino

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

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

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