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

Lella, 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 Lella surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lella in America

Lella is the 53072nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lella surname appeared 390 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 Lella.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lella 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 Lella

The surname LELLA has its origins in Italy, with records dating back to the late 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the Italian town of Lella, located in the province of Novara, Piedmont region. The name Lella is derived from the Latin word "laetus," meaning "joyful" or "cheerful."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname LELLA can be found in the archives of the city of Genoa, where a merchant named Antonio LELLA is mentioned in a document dated 1387. Another notable early record is from the town of Lella itself, where a family bearing the surname is recorded in the local church registers from the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the LELLA surname began to spread beyond the Piedmont region, with families bearing the name appearing in various parts of Italy. One notable figure from this period was Girolamo LELLA, a renowned painter born in Naples in 1524, who was known for his religious works and frescoes adorning several churches in the city.

During the 17th century, the LELLA surname gained prominence in the world of academia, with several scholars and writers bearing the name. One such individual was Vincenzo LELLA, a philosopher and theologian born in Salerno in 1622, whose works on ethics and moral philosophy were widely read and studied.

The 18th century saw the LELLA surname spread further across Europe, with families bearing the name settling in countries such as France and Spain. In France, a notable figure was Jacques LELLA, a successful merchant and trader born in Marseille in 1742, who established trade routes between France and the Italian peninsula.

As the 19th century dawned, the LELLA surname continued to be associated with various professions and fields. One notable individual from this period was Maria LELLA, a renowned opera singer born in Milan in 1832, who performed in some of the most prestigious opera houses across Europe.

Throughout its history, the surname LELLA has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, from artists and scholars to merchants and performers. While its origins can be traced back to a small town in northern Italy, the name has since spread across the world, becoming a part of the rich tapestry of human diversity.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lella

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

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

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