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

Innella, 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 Innella surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Innella in America

Innella is the 84463rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Innella surname appeared 222 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 Innella.

We can also compare 2010 data for Innella 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 Innella

The surname INNELLA has its roots in Italy, originating in the late 15th or early 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "innella," meaning "a small inlet or cove." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a small body of water or a secluded bay.

The earliest known record of the name INNELLA can be found in the archives of the city of Naples, dated around 1520. It appears in a document listing the names of local fishermen and their families, indicating that the name was likely associated with coastal communities in the region.

As the name spread throughout Italy, variations in spelling emerged, such as Inneli, Innello, and Inella. These spelling variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciation patterns.

One notable figure bearing the surname INNELLA was Antonio Innella, a 16th-century artist from the town of Sorrento, known for his intricate woodcarvings and religious sculptures. His works can still be found in various churches throughout the Campania region of Italy.

In the 17th century, the name INNELLA appeared in records from the city of Palermo, Sicily. A merchant named Giovanni Innella was mentioned in a trade document from 1638, suggesting that the name had spread to other parts of Italy by that time.

Another noteworthy individual was Domenico Innella, a philosopher and scholar who lived in the late 18th century. He was born in the town of Catanzaro, Calabria, and is known for his writings on ethics and moral philosophy.

As the name traveled beyond Italy, it took on various forms in other languages. For instance, in Spain, the name became Inella, while in France, it was sometimes written as Inelle or Innelle.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name outside of Italy was Juan Inella, a Spanish soldier who fought in the Napoleonic Wars in the early 19th century. He was mentioned in military records for his bravery and service during the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.

In the United States, the name INNELLA first appeared in the late 19th century, likely brought by Italian immigrants. One of the earliest recorded instances was that of Antonio Innella, who was born in Sicily in 1867 and immigrated to New York in the 1890s.

Overall, the surname INNELLA has a rich history spanning several centuries and regions, with its origins rooted in the coastal communities of Italy. While its exact derivation remains somewhat uncertain, the name has endured and spread across multiple countries, carrying with it the legacy of its Italian heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Innella

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

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

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