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

Ciambella, 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 Ciambella surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ciambella in America

Ciambella is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ciambella surname appeared 105 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 Ciambella.

The history of the last name Ciambella

The surname Ciambella is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Lazio, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "ciambella," which means a ring-shaped pastry or doughnut. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a baker or someone involved in the production or sale of these pastries.

One of the earliest records of the name can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of medieval documents from the city of Bari, dating back to the 12th century. The name appears in various spellings, such as "Ciambella" and "Ciambelle," indicating its long-standing presence in the region.

In the 13th century, a notable person named Giovanni Ciambella was mentioned in the "Chronicon Siciliae" by the historian Saba Malaspina. This medieval chronicle recorded events in Sicily during that time period.

The name Ciambella also appears in the "Libro Rosso di Palermo," a 14th-century collection of legal documents from the city of Palermo, Sicily. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname had spread to other parts of Italy by that time.

During the Renaissance, a famous scholar and humanist named Giovanni Ciambella (1470-1537) was born in Naples. He was known for his contributions to the study of classical literature and his work as a tutor to notable figures of the time.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Gian Domenico Ciambella (1585-1649), an Italian painter from Naples who was active during the Baroque period. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

In the 18th century, a notable figure named Antonio Ciambella (1720-1782) was a renowned architect and engineer from the city of Gaeta, in the region of Lazio. He was responsible for the design and construction of several important buildings and infrastructure projects in that area.

Throughout its history, the surname Ciambella has been associated with various professions, ranging from bakers and pastry makers to scholars, artists, and architects. While its origins may have been humble, the name has endured and spread across Italy and beyond, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ciambella

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

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 Ciambella 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.

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

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