2000
#13,407
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,083
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.77
Rare Last name
Labella
An ornamental Italian surname meaning "the beautiful one."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,297 Americans carry the last name Labella. That puts it at #14,366 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.67 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 149,218 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Labella surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
2.3K
1 in 149,218
Census rank
#14,366
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,003 bearers of the surname Labella in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.67 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14366th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Labella, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.6%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Labella
Among Census respondents with the surname Labella, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.6%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Labella bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Labella surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.0% · 1,803
- Hispanic or Latino4.6% · 93
- Two or more races3.1% · 63
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 37
- Black or African American0.3% · 6
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Labella
Labella appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#15,546
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,882
-201 bearers (-9.6%)
Per 100,000 0.64
Rank movement Down 2,139 places
2020
#14,366
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,003
+121 bearers (+6.4%)
Per 100,000 0.67
Rank movement Up 1,180 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #13,407 | 2,083 | 0.77 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #15,546 | 1,882 | 0.64 | -201 bearers (-9.6%) | Down 2,139 places |
| 2020 | #14,366 | 2,003 | 0.67 | +121 bearers (+6.4%) | Up 1,180 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Labella surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,546 | #14,366 | 7.6% |
| Count | 1,882 | 2,003 | 6.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.64 | 0.67 | 4.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Labella bearers went from 1,882 to 2,003 (+6.4% change). The surname moved up 1,180 positions in the national ranking, going from #15,546 to #14,366.
FAQ
Labella surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Labella?
Name Census estimates that about 2,297 living Americans carry the surname Labella. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 149,218 residents.
How common is Labella?
Labella ranks #14,366 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.67 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,003 people with the surname Labella. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,297), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.67 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.67 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Labella.
Has Labella become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Labella went from 1,882 recorded bearers to 2,003. That is an increase of 121 (+6.4%). In the national ranking it rose from #15,546 to #14,366.
What does the Census say about the background of Labella?
Among Census respondents with the surname Labella, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.0%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.6%) and Two or More Races (3.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Labella in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.0% (1,803 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Labella appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.0%), Hispanic (4.6%), Two or More Races (3.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Labella (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Labella mean?
An ornamental Italian surname meaning "the beautiful one." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Labella (0.67 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Labella?
Want to know how common the surname Labella is? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.