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

Ottomanelli, 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 Ottomanelli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ottomanelli in America

Ottomanelli is the 74375th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ottomanelli surname appeared 260 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 Ottomanelli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ottomanelli 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 Ottomanelli

The surname Ottomanelli has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Calabria, dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "ottomano," which means "Ottoman" or "from the Ottoman Empire." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who had some connection or affiliation with the Ottoman Empire, either through trade, military service, or cultural exchange.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ottomanelli can be found in the archives of the city of Naples, where a certain Giovanni Ottomanelli was mentioned in a document from the year 1498. This document referred to him as a merchant who traded goods with the Ottoman Empire.

In the 16th century, the name Ottomanelli appeared in several historical records, including the Codice Diplomatico della Republica e del Regno di Genova, which documented a Paolo Ottomanelli who served as an ambassador to the Ottoman court in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) in 1556.

The town of Ottomanelli in the province of Salerno, Campania, may have derived its name from an individual or family bearing the surname Ottomanelli. This town was first mentioned in a document from the year 1621, indicating that the name had already established itself in the region by that time.

One notable individual with the surname Ottomanelli was Francesco Ottomanelli, born in Naples in 1682 and died in 1768. He was a renowned painter and architect who contributed to the design and construction of several churches and palaces in Naples and its surrounding areas.

Another prominent figure was Antonio Ottomanelli, born in Calabria in 1798 and died in 1865. He was a revered philosopher and writer who published several works on ethics and political theory, influencing the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the late 19th century, a Giuseppe Ottomanelli, born in 1867 and died in 1938, gained recognition as a skilled sculptor and artist. His works can be found in various galleries and museums across Italy.

It is worth mentioning that variations of the spelling, such as Ottomanni, Ottomano, and Ottomani, have also been documented throughout history, further emphasizing the surname's connection to the Ottoman Empire.

While the surname Ottomanelli may not have gained widespread fame or recognition beyond Italy, its rich history and unique origins make it a fascinating subject of study for those interested in the etymology and cultural significance of surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ottomanelli

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

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

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