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

LaBella, 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 LaBella surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LaBella in America

LaBella is the 15546th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LaBella surname appeared 1,882 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname LaBella.

We can also compare 2010 data for LaBella 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 LaBella

The surname Labella has its origins in Italy, where it first emerged during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "bella," which means "beautiful." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was considered attractive or had a beautiful appearance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Labella can be found in a document from the city of Florence, dating back to the 13th century. This document mentions a certain "Giovanni Labella," who was a merchant and landowner in the region.

During the Renaissance period, the name Labella gained prominence in various parts of Italy, particularly in the northern regions. In the 16th century, there are records of a prominent family named Labella residing in the city of Milan. One notable member of this family was Girolamo Labella (1510-1592), a renowned architect who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in Milan.

Another historical figure bearing the surname Labella was Maria Labella (1638-1718), a Venetian painter who specialized in portraits and religious scenes. Her works were highly regarded and can still be found in various churches and museums across Italy.

In the late 17th century, the name Labella appeared in the records of the town of Amalfi, located along the Amalfi Coast in southern Italy. One of the earliest known Labella families in this region was that of Antonio Labella (1675-1745), a successful merchant and landowner.

Moving into the 19th century, the name Labella gained recognition beyond Italy's borders. One notable figure was Enrique Labella (1820-1890), a Spanish writer and poet who was born in Madrid. His works often explored themes of love and beauty, reflecting the meaning of his surname.

Throughout history, the surname Labella has appeared in various forms and spellings, such as Labella, Labella, and Labella, reflecting regional variations and linguistic influences. While the name has undoubtedly evolved over the centuries, its connection to the concept of beauty and attractiveness remains a consistent thread throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LaBella

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

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

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