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

Chirichella, 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 Chirichella surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Chirichella in America

Chirichella is the 70833rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Chirichella surname appeared 276 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 Chirichella.

We can also compare 2010 data for Chirichella 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 Chirichella

The surname Chirichella has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the 15th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Campania, particularly in the areas around Naples and Salerno. The name is derived from the Italian word "chirichello," which refers to a small church or chapel.

In medieval records, the name appears with various spellings such as Chirichella, Chirichello, and Chiricchio. These variations reflect the local dialects and pronunciation differences across different regions of Italy at the time. The earliest known record of the name Chirichella dates back to 1457, found in a document from the city of Salerno.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname Chirichella was Giovanni Chirichella, a prominent landowner and merchant born in Naples in 1492. He was known for his extensive trade networks across the Mediterranean and his involvement in local politics.

Another notable figure was Tommaso Chirichella (1520-1588), a renowned architect from Salerno who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in the region. His most notable work is the Church of San Giorgio in Salerno, which showcases his mastery of the Renaissance architectural style.

In the 17th century, the Chirichella family gained prominence in the city of Benevento, where they held influential positions in the local government and church. Antonio Chirichella (1623-1698) was a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the ecclesiastical court of Benevento.

During the 18th century, the name Chirichella appeared in various historical records from the town of Nola, near Naples. One significant figure was Francesco Chirichella (1725-1792), a renowned composer and music theorist who contributed to the development of the Neapolitan school of music.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Chirichella (1819-1884), a native of Salerno, gained recognition as a prominent educator and philanthropist. He established several schools and educational institutions in the region, promoting access to education for underprivileged children.

Throughout its history, the surname Chirichella has been associated with various professions, including merchants, architects, jurists, musicians, and educators. While the name has its roots in the Campania region of Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the country and beyond, carried by individuals and families over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Chirichella

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

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

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