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

Sardelli, 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 Sardelli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sardelli in America

Sardelli is the 82044th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sardelli surname appeared 230 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 Sardelli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Sardelli 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 Sardelli

The surname Sardelli originates from Italy, specifically the region of Sardinia, and dates back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Italian word "sardo," meaning "Sardinian," suggesting that the name initially referred to someone from the island of Sardinia.

The earliest recorded instances of the Sardelli surname can be found in various historical documents from the medieval period. For example, a nobleman named Giovanni Sardelli is mentioned in a manuscript from the year 1238, documenting his role in a local dispute over land ownership.

During the Renaissance period, the Sardelli name gained prominence through the exploits of a renowned explorer and cartographer, Francesco Sardelli, born in 1455 in the city of Cagliari, Sardinia. He was responsible for creating detailed maps of the Mediterranean region, which were highly valued by navigators and merchants of the time.

Another notable figure bearing the Sardelli surname was Girolamo Sardelli, a skilled architect and engineer who lived from 1507 to 1580. He was commissioned by the Papal States to design and oversee the construction of several fortifications and public buildings, including the impressive Castel Sant'Angelo in Rome.

In the 18th century, the Sardelli family produced a renowned painter, Antonio Sardelli, born in 1720 in the town of Sassari, Sardinia. His works, primarily depicting religious themes and landscapes, can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

The name Sardelli has also been associated with several place names throughout Sardinia, such as the village of Sardelli in the province of Oristano, which dates back to the Middle Ages. Additionally, variations in spelling, such as Sardella and Sardellini, have been recorded in historical documents from various regions of Italy.

It is worth noting that while the Sardelli surname is most prevalent in Italy, particularly in the regions of Sardinia and neighboring areas, it has also been carried by individuals who migrated to other parts of the world, contributing to the cultural diversity and historical significance of this surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sardelli

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

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

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