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

Pacella, 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 Pacella surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pacella in America

Pacella is the 26282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pacella surname appeared 929 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 Pacella.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pacella 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 Pacella

The surname Pacella originated in Italy and is believed to have derived from the Latin word "pacellus," which means "small peace." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was known for their peaceful or serene nature.

The earliest known record of the Pacella surname dates back to the 14th century in the region of Lazio, Italy. During this time, the name appeared in various historical documents, including tax records and property deeds.

One notable figure from this era was Giovanni Pacella, a wealthy landowner who lived in the town of Viterbo in the late 1300s. He is mentioned in several manuscripts from that time period as a prominent citizen and influential figure in the local community.

In the 15th century, the Pacella name began to spread to other parts of Italy, including the regions of Campania and Puglia. This was likely due to migration and the establishment of new branches of the family.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Pacella surname outside of Italy can be found in a Spanish document from the late 16th century. This suggests that members of the Pacella family may have migrated to Spain during that time.

Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the Pacella surname. These include:

1. Paolo Pacella (1568-1641), an Italian architect and sculptor who worked on various projects in Rome and other parts of Italy during the Renaissance period.

2. Vincenzo Pacella (1738-1818), an Italian painter who was known for his religious and historical works, many of which can still be found in churches and galleries throughout Italy.

3. Gaetano Pacella (1820-1892), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament in the late 19th century.

4. Francesco Pacella (1874-1935), an Italian botanist and professor who made significant contributions to the study of plant taxonomy and ecology.

5. Ernesto Pacella (1908-1983), an Italian film director and screenwriter who worked in the Italian cinema industry during the mid-20th century.

While the Pacella surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and immigration. However, its origins can be traced back to the Latin word "pacellus" and the peaceful connotations associated with it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pacella

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

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

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