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

Stello, 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 Stello surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Stello in America

Stello is the 65066th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Stello surname appeared 305 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 Stello.

We can also compare 2010 data for Stello 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 Stello

The surname Stello is believed to have originated in Italy, likely during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "stella," meaning star. The name may have been given to someone who lived near a place marked by a star, or it could have been used as a nickname for someone with a bright and shining personality.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Stello can be found in a 14th-century document from the region of Tuscany. This document mentions a family by the name of "Stelli," which is believed to be a variation of the more modern spelling, Stello.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Stello was a prominent merchant and banker in the city of Florence. He was known for his business acumen and his involvement in the city's political affairs.

During the Renaissance period, the name Stello gained some prominence in the arts. Girolamo Stello, born in 1504, was a celebrated painter and sculptor from the city of Venice. His works can still be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

In the 18th century, a writer and philosopher named Vittorio Stello made a name for himself in the intellectual circles of Naples. He was known for his writings on philosophy, politics, and social issues of the time.

Another notable figure with the surname Stello was the Italian composer and conductor, Enrico Stello, who lived from 1838 to 1912. He was renowned for his operatic compositions and his contributions to the development of Italian classical music.

While the surname Stello is not as common as some other Italian surnames, it has a rich history and has been associated with individuals from various walks of life throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Stello

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

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

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