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

Nardelli, 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 Nardelli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nardelli in America

Nardelli is the 31107th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nardelli surname appeared 746 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 Nardelli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nardelli 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 Nardelli

The surname Nardelli originated in Italy, likely during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "nardo," which refers to the fragrant plant known as spikenard or nard. This plant was highly valued in ancient times for its use in perfumes and ointments.

The name Nardelli is thought to have first appeared in regions of central and southern Italy, particularly in areas such as Tuscany, Lazio, and Campania. It may have initially been used as a nickname or occupational name for individuals involved in the cultivation, trade, or use of the nard plant.

Historical records suggest that variations of the name, such as Nardi and Nardini, can be found in documents dating back to the 13th and 14th centuries. One of the earliest known mentions of the name Nardelli appears in a 1428 census record from the city of Florence, where a certain Giovanni Nardelli is listed as a resident.

During the Renaissance period, the Nardelli name gained prominence in Italian art and literature. A notable figure was Antonio Nardelli, a 16th-century painter from Lazio who specialized in religious works and was active in Rome and other cities in central Italy. Another individual of note was Jacopo Nardelli, a 17th-century writer and poet from Campania who authored several works on philosophy and theology.

In the 18th century, the Nardelli family produced several prominent figures in the Catholic Church. Vincenzo Nardelli (1673-1742) was a Cardinal from Naples who served as a papal diplomat and played a significant role in ecclesiastical affairs during his lifetime. His nephew, Fabrizio Nardelli (1714-1796), also became a Cardinal and held influential positions within the Vatican.

Moving into the 19th century, the Nardelli name gained recognition in the field of science and medicine. Giuseppe Nardelli (1804-1867) was an Italian botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the region of Campania. He was also involved in the establishment of several botanical gardens and scientific institutions in Naples.

Throughout its history, the Nardelli surname has been associated with various locations in Italy, including towns and villages with names such as Nardò, Nardodipace, and Nardò di Lecce, which may have influenced the development of the family name over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nardelli

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Nardelli, 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!