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

Novell, 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 Novell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Novell in America

Novell is the 62359th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Novell surname appeared 321 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 Novell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Novell 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 Novell

The surname Novell has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Piedmont. The name can be traced back to the 13th century, and it is believed to have derived from the Latin word "novellus," meaning "new" or "young."

In medieval times, Piedmont was a region known for its fertile lands and thriving agricultural communities. The name Novell may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who was new to a particular area or had recently established themselves in a village or town.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Novell can be found in a document from the city of Asti, dated 1287. This document mentions a landowner named Giovanni Novell, who owned a vineyard in the outskirts of the city.

As the surname spread throughout Piedmont and other parts of northern Italy, variations in spelling emerged, such as Novelli, Novellis, and Novello. These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and variations in pronunciation.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the name Novell was Francesco Novell, a renowned scholar and philosopher from the city of Turin. He was born in 1420 and was known for his works on ethics and moral philosophy.

Another prominent individual with the surname Novell was Girolamo Novell, a 16th-century painter from the town of Vercelli. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout the region, particularly his frescoes depicting religious scenes.

In the 17th century, the name Novell gained recognition in the field of literature. Antonio Novell, born in 1625 in Alessandria, was a celebrated poet and playwright whose works were widely acclaimed for their lyrical beauty and insightful commentary on contemporary society.

Moving forward to the 18th century, the name Novell was associated with the world of music. Giuseppe Novell, born in 1742 in Turin, was a renowned composer and violinist who performed for various royal courts across Europe.

In the 19th century, the name Novell found its way into the realm of politics. Pietro Novell, born in 1815 in Asti, was a prominent figure in the Italian Risorgimento movement and played a crucial role in the unification of Italy.

While the surname Novell has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to emigration and migration. However, its historical significance remains deeply rooted in the rich cultural and artistic heritage of northern Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Novell

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

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

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