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

Nardiello, 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 Nardiello surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nardiello in America

Nardiello is the 49365th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nardiello surname appeared 426 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 Nardiello.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nardiello 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 Nardiello

The surname Nardiello is of Italian origin, specifically from the Campania region in southern Italy, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "nardo," which refers to the nard plant or spikenard, a fragrant herb used in perfumes and ointments.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Nardiello can be traced back to the 13th century in various historical records and documents from the Kingdom of Naples. Some scholars suggest that the name may have originated as a nickname or occupation-based surname, possibly referring to individuals involved in the cultivation, trade, or use of the nard plant.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name Nardiello was Giovanni Nardiello, a merchant from the city of Naples who was documented in the 14th century records of the Angevin dynasty. Another notable figure was Nicola Nardiello, a renowned goldsmith and jeweler who lived in the 16th century and was commissioned to create intricate pieces for the nobility of the Kingdom of Naples.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Nardiello family settled in the town of Salerno, where they became prominent landowners and influential members of the local community. One member, Antonio Nardiello (1632-1701), was a respected lawyer and legal scholar who served as a judge in the courts of the Kingdom of Naples.

During the 18th century, the Nardiello name gained further recognition with the birth of Giambattista Nardiello (1720-1793), a celebrated architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings and infrastructure projects in Naples and the surrounding region.

Another notable figure was Raffaele Nardiello (1842-1912), a historian and scholar who authored several books on the history and culture of the Campania region, including a comprehensive study on the origins and significance of Italian surnames.

Throughout its history, the Nardiello surname has been associated with various professions, from merchants and craftsmen to scholars and professionals, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nardiello

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

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

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