2000
#51,352
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 381
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.14
Very Rare Last name
Condello
An Italian surname derived from the word "condello" meaning a small pipe or channel.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 509 Americans carry the last name Condello. That puts it at #50,816 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.15 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 673,388 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Condello surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
509
1 in 673,388
Census rank
#50,816
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
444
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 444 bearers of the surname Condello in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.15 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 50816th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Condello, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Condello
The surname Condello is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of Campania and Basilicata, during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "condello," which means "little leader" or "little chief." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who held a position of authority or leadership within a small community or group.
The earliest known record of the name Condello dates back to the 13th century, where it appears in various municipal records and chronicles from the regions of Campania and Basilicata. It is worth noting that the name was often spelled differently in these early records, with variations such as "Condelli," "Condella," and "Condello."
One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Giovanni Condello, a nobleman from the town of Avellino in Campania, who lived in the late 13th century. Historical records indicate that he played a significant role in the local politics and administration of the region during that time.
Another notable figure with the surname Condello was Tommaso Condello, a renowned painter and fresco artist from the city of Naples, who lived during the 15th century. His works can still be admired in various churches and palaces throughout the Campania region.
In the 16th century, the name Condello was also associated with a prominent family from the town of Atella, located in the province of Potenza, Basilicata. This family was known for their involvement in local governance and their contributions to the economic and cultural development of the region.
During the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname Condello was Antonio Condello, a scholar and philosopher from the city of Salerno. He was widely respected for his writings on ethics and moral philosophy, and his works were studied and referenced by many intellectuals of his time.
Towards the end of the 18th century, the name Condello gained further recognition with the birth of Giacomo Condello, a renowned military leader and strategist from the town of Castrovillari in Calabria. He played a significant role in the Napoleonic Wars and was celebrated for his bravery and tactical skills on the battlefield.
It is important to note that while the surname Condello has its roots in southern Italy, over the centuries, it has spread to other regions of Italy and beyond, as families migrated and established themselves in new areas.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Condello
Among Census respondents with the surname Condello, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Condello bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Condello surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.1% · 400
- Hispanic or Latino5.6% · 25
- Two or more races2.0% · 9
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.6% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.7% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Condello
Condello appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#48,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 436
+55 bearers (+14.4%)
Per 100,000 0.15
Rank movement Up 2,916 places
2020
#50,816
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 444
+8 bearers (+1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.15
Rank movement Down 2,380 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #51,352 | 381 | 0.14 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #48,436 | 436 | 0.15 | +55 bearers (+14.4%) | Up 2,916 places |
| 2020 | #50,816 | 444 | 0.15 | +8 bearers (+1.8%) | Down 2,380 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Condello surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,436 | #50,816 | -4.9% |
| Count | 436 | 444 | 1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.15 | 0.15 | -1.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Condello bearers went from 436 to 444 (+1.8% change). The surname moved down 2,380 positions in the national ranking, going from #48,436 to #50,816.
FAQ
Condello surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Condello?
Name Census estimates that about 509 living Americans carry the surname Condello. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 673,388 residents.
How common is Condello?
Condello ranks #50,816 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.15 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 444 people with the surname Condello. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (509), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.15 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.15 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Condello.
Has Condello become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Condello went from 436 recorded bearers to 444. That is an increase of 8 (+1.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #48,436 to #50,816.
What does the Census say about the background of Condello?
Among Census respondents with the surname Condello, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.6%) and Two or More Races (2.0%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Condello in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.1% (400 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Condello appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.1%), Hispanic (5.6%), Two or More Races (2.0%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Condello (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Condello mean?
An Italian surname derived from the word "condello" meaning a small pipe or channel. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Condello (0.15 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Condello?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.