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

Natelli, 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 Natelli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Natelli in America

Natelli is the 98099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Natelli surname appeared 185 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 Natelli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Natelli 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 Natelli

The surname Natelli is of Italian origin, with its roots dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the town of Natel, located in the Abruzzo region of central Italy. The name Natelli is thought to be a patronymic form derived from the personal name Natale, which means "Christmas" in Italian.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Natelli surname can be found in the historical documents of the city of Penne, in the province of Pescara, Abruzzo. In these records, dated around 1380, there is a mention of a family named Natelli residing in the area. This suggests that the name was already established and in use during that time period.

In the 15th century, the name Natelli appeared in various records and manuscripts throughout the regions of Abruzzo and Marche. Notably, in 1492, a certain Giovanni Natelli was listed as a landowner in the town of Civitanova Marche, located in the province of Macerata.

During the 16th century, the Natelli family gained prominence in the city of Ascoli Piceno, located in the Marche region. Records from this period mention several members of the Natelli family holding influential positions within the local government and ecclesiastical institutions.

One of the earliest notable individuals bearing the Natelli surname was Tommaso Natelli, born in 1525 in Ascoli Piceno. He was a respected scholar and poet, known for his contributions to Renaissance literature. Another prominent figure was Giacomo Natelli, born in 1568 in the same city, who served as a magistrate and played a significant role in the administration of justice in the region.

In the 17th century, the Natelli family continued to maintain their influence in the Marche region, with several members serving as clergy and holding positions within the Catholic Church. One such individual was Domenico Natelli, born in 1612 in Ascoli Piceno, who became a respected bishop and played a crucial role in the spiritual guidance of the local community.

Moving into the 18th century, the Natelli surname gained recognition beyond the borders of Italy. Giuseppe Natelli, born in 1742 in Ascoli Piceno, was a renowned architect who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings in the city of Rome, including the Church of Sant'Andrea delle Fratte.

Another significant figure from this era was Antonio Natelli, born in 1755 in the town of Offida, in the province of Ascoli Piceno. He was a skilled painter and fresco artist, whose works can still be admired in various churches and palaces throughout the Marche region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Natelli

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

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

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