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

Gambardella, 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 Gambardella surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gambardella in America

Gambardella is the 22924th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gambardella surname appeared 1,116 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 Gambardella.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gambardella 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 Gambardella

The surname Gambardella originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Calabria, during the medieval period. It is believed to derive from the Italian word "gamba," meaning "leg," and is likely an occupational surname given to someone with a distinguishing physical characteristic related to their legs.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gambardella can be found in a 14th-century document from the town of Salerno, where a certain Nicola Gambardella is mentioned as a landowner. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by that time.

In the 15th century, records show a merchant named Giovanni Gambardella operating in the city of Naples. His successful trade ventures may have contributed to the spread of the name within the Kingdom of Naples and beyond.

The name Gambardella is also found in various Italian literary works from the 16th and 17th centuries, indicating its presence among the educated classes. One notable figure was the playwright and poet Girolamo Gambardella (1564-1632), who was born in Calabria and wrote numerous comedies and pastoral works.

During the 18th century, the Gambardella family established itself as a prominent lineage in the town of Giugliano, near Naples. Several members of the family held influential positions in the local government and church administration.

Another noteworthy individual was the architect and engineer Domenico Gambardella (1786-1849), who was responsible for the design and construction of several important public works projects in Naples, including the Galleria Umberto I.

In the 19th century, the Gambardella surname gained international recognition through the achievements of the painter and sculptor Vincenzo Gemito (1852-1929), whose full name was Vincenzo Gemito Gambardella. He was renowned for his realistic and expressive works, which earned him widespread acclaim throughout Europe.

While the Gambardella name has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration. However, its strongest presence remains in the regions of Campania and Calabria, where it has been a part of the local heritage for centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gambardella

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

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

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