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

Filippelli, 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 Filippelli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Filippelli in America

Filippelli is the 31251st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Filippelli surname appeared 742 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 Filippelli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Filippelli 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 Filippelli

The surname Filippelli has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the personal name Filippo, which in turn comes from the Greek name Philippos, meaning "lover of horses." The suffix "-elli" is a common Italian diminutive, indicating a familial or patronymic connection.

The earliest recorded instances of the Filippelli surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the regions of Campania and Lazio in central and southern Italy. It is believed that the name may have originated from the Latin word "Phillipelli," which referred to a small village or hamlet where the first bearers of the name resided.

Historical records show that the Filippelli family played a prominent role in the affairs of Naples and the surrounding areas during the 14th and 15th centuries. Notably, Girolamo Filippelli (1325-1398) was a renowned jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the court of King Robert of Naples.

In the 16th century, the Filippelli family expanded their influence to other parts of Italy. Antonio Filippelli (1490-1562), a skilled architect and engineer, was commissioned to design several fortifications and public buildings in Rome and other cities under the patronage of the Papal States.

Another notable figure was Vincenzo Filippelli (1655-1723), a celebrated painter who was part of the Baroque movement in Naples. His works, including religious paintings and portraits, can be found in various churches and museums across Italy.

During the 18th century, the Filippelli family produced several notable military leaders and statesmen. Giuseppe Filippelli (1720-1798) was a general in the Neapolitan army and played a crucial role in the defense of the Kingdom of Naples during the Napoleonic Wars.

In more recent times, the Filippelli surname has been carried by several distinguished individuals, including Ettore Filippelli (1866-1932), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament, and Armando Filippelli (1905-1987), a renowned Italian film director and screenwriter known for his contributions to the golden age of Italian cinema.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Filippelli

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

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

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