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

Padella, 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 Padella surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Padella in America

Padella is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Padella surname appeared 112 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 Padella.

We can also compare 2010 data for Padella 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 Padella

The surname Padella originated in Italy during the medieval period, specifically in the regions of Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna. It is derived from the Italian word "padella," which means "frying pan" or "skillet." This suggests that the name may have been a descriptive nickname given to someone who worked as a maker or seller of cookware, such as a metalsmith or a merchant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Padella can be found in a document from the city of Milan dated 1286, where a certain "Guglielmo Padella" is mentioned as a resident. Another early reference comes from the town of Reggio Emilia in 1312, where a "Giovanni Padella" is listed as a property owner.

Throughout the 14th and 15th centuries, the name appears in various records and manuscripts across northern Italy, often associated with skilled artisans or tradesmen. For instance, a "Matteo Padella" was a renowned blacksmith in Parma in the late 1400s, known for his finely crafted ironwork.

In the 16th century, the name spread to other parts of Italy, including the Veneto region. One notable bearer was Girolamo Padella (1525-1592), a prominent Venetian architect who designed several churches and palaces in and around Venice.

Another significant figure was Cesare Padella (1643-1718), a celebrated painter from Bologna who specialized in religious works and was commissioned by numerous churches and noble families throughout Emilia-Romagna.

During the 18th century, the Padella name gained recognition in the field of music. Antonio Padella (1720-1789) was a renowned composer and violinist from Padua, known for his operas and concertos which were performed across Europe.

In more recent times, Gino Padella (1891-1967) was a respected Italian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament for several terms during the mid-20th century.

While the Padella surname is not among the most common in Italy today, it continues to be associated with a rich history and legacy, particularly in the regions where it first emerged centuries ago.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Padella

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

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

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