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

Panella, 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 Panella surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Panella in America

Panella is the 15289th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Panella surname appeared 1,920 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Panella.

We can also compare 2010 data for Panella 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 Panella

The surname Panella has its origins in Italy, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "panello," which means "small bread" or "roll." The name may have been initially associated with bakers or those who worked in the bread-making industry.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Panella can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Benedictine monastery of Cava dei Tirreni in Southern Italy. The name appears in a document dated 1189, referring to a certain Petrus Panella from the town of Sarno, near Naples.

During the 14th century, the Panella family emerged as a prominent noble lineage in the region of Abruzzo, particularly in the towns of Civitella Roveto and Civita d'Antino. Historical records indicate that members of this family held positions of power and influence, serving as local lords and administrators.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Panella surname was Girolamo Panella, a Neapolitan painter and architect who lived from 1530 to 1604. His works can be found in various churches and buildings throughout Naples and its surrounding areas.

Another significant individual with the surname Panella was Giacomo Panella, born in 1701 in Palermo, Sicily. He was a renowned sculptor and architect who contributed to the design and construction of several baroque-style churches and palaces in Palermo and other Sicilian cities.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Panella (1811-1892) was a prominent Italian politician and jurist. He served as a member of the parliament during the reign of King Victor Emmanuel II and played a role in the unification of Italy.

The name Panella has also been associated with various place names throughout Italy. For example, there is a small village called Panella in the province of Potenza, located in the southern region of Basilicata. Additionally, the surname may have derived from or been influenced by the town of Panello in the province of Perugia, Umbria.

While the surname Panella may have originated from a humble occupational background, it has been carried by notable individuals throughout Italian history, spanning various professions and regions. The name's longevity and presence across different parts of Italy reflect its deep-rooted heritage within the country's cultural tapestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Panella

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

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

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