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

Incandela, 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 Incandela surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Incandela in America

Incandela is the 79338th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Incandela surname appeared 240 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 Incandela.

We can also compare 2010 data for Incandela 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 Incandela

The surname Incandela originates from Italy, with its roots traced back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Italian word "candela," meaning "candle," and the prefix "in," suggesting an association or occupation related to candle-making or dealing in candles.

The name was initially concentrated in the regions of Sicily and Calabria, where candle-making was a prominent industry during the Middle Ages. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the surname can be found in medieval Sicilian records and registers, often spelled as "Incandella" or "Incandela."

One of the earliest known references to the Incandela surname dates back to a document from 1287, which mentions a certain "Petrus Incandela" residing in the town of Palermo, Sicily. This suggests that the Incandela family had already established a presence in the area by the late 13th century.

In the 14th century, the name appears in several ecclesiastical records from the Diocese of Messina, including a reference to a priest named "Vincenzo Incandela" in 1342. This indicates that members of the Incandela family were also involved in religious vocations during this period.

The town of Mistretta, located in the province of Messina, Sicily, has a long-standing association with the Incandela surname. Records from the 16th century show numerous Incandela families living in and around Mistretta, suggesting it may have been a stronghold for the name during the Renaissance era.

One notable figure bearing the Incandela surname was Francesco Incandela (1662-1732), a Sicilian painter and architect who was active in the late Baroque period. His works can still be found in various churches and palaces throughout Sicily.

Another prominent individual was Giuseppe Incandela (1786-1857), a Sicilian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Sicilian Parliament during the revolutionary period of the 19th century.

In the 20th century, Salvatore Incandela (1901-1976) was a renowned Sicilian sculptor and ceramist, known for his intricate works in terracotta and his contributions to the revival of traditional Sicilian ceramic art.

While the Incandela surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the candle-making traditions and cultural heritage of Sicily and Calabria.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Incandela

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Incandela, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!