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

Nicolella, 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 Nicolella surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nicolella in America

Nicolella is the 60636th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nicolella surname appeared 332 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 Nicolella.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nicolella 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 Nicolella

The surname NICOLELLA originated from Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Calabria, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian personal name Nicola, which itself is a variant of the Greek name Nikolaos, meaning "victory of the people."

The earliest known records of the surname NICOLELLA can be found in the ecclesiastical archives and parish registers of various towns in southern Italy from the late 1500s. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Gian Battista NICOLELLA, born in Avellino, Campania, in 1572, who was a renowned scholar and theologian.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in several historical documents related to the Spanish rule over parts of Italy. Notably, Vincenzo NICOLELLA, born in Cosenza, Calabria, in 1624, was a prominent military officer who served in the Spanish army during the Thirty Years' War.

As the NICOLELLA family spread across Italy, they often adopted variations of the name, such as Nicolelli, Nicolello, and Nicolella, based on local customs and dialects. One prominent figure from this period was Giuseppe NICOLELLA, born in Naples in 1678, who was a celebrated painter and artist during the Baroque era.

In the 19th century, the name NICOLELLA gained prominence in the political and literary spheres. Pasquale NICOLELLA, born in Caserta, Campania, in 1823, was a respected journalist and writer who actively participated in the Risorgimento, the movement for Italian unification.

Another notable figure was Raffaele NICOLELLA, born in Salerno, Campania, in 1856, who was a prominent lawyer and politician, serving as a member of the Italian Parliament in the late 19th century.

As Italian immigration to other parts of the world increased in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the surname NICOLELLA spread to various countries, particularly in North and South America. Some notable individuals carrying this surname include:

1. Salvatore NICOLELLA, born in Cosenza, Calabria, in 1872, who immigrated to Argentina and became a successful businessman and philanthropist.

2. Antonio NICOLELLA, born in Naples in 1891, who immigrated to the United States and became a prominent lawyer and community leader in New York City.

3. Guido NICOLELLA, born in Salerno, Campania, in 1912, who was a renowned artist and sculptor, known for his works depicting the Italian-American experience.

4. Maria NICOLELLA, born in Avellino, Campania, in 1935, who was a celebrated opera singer and performed in major opera houses around the world.

5. Luca NICOLELLA, born in Calabria in 1968, who is a contemporary Italian author and journalist, known for his works exploring the cultural heritage of southern Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nicolella

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

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

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