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

Vadell, 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 Vadell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vadell in America

Vadell is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vadell surname appeared 124 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 Vadell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vadell 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 Vadell

The surname Vadell has its origins in Spain, specifically in the region of Valencia. The name is thought to have derived from the Valencian word "vall," which translates to "valley" in English. This suggests that the name likely originated from a geographical location or a place name associated with a valley or valleys.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vadell can be traced back to the 13th century, where it appeared in official documents from the Kingdom of Valencia. During this time, the name was often spelled as "Vall" or "Valls," reflecting its close ties to the Valencian word for "valley."

In the late 15th century, the name Vadell began to appear more frequently in records from the town of Llíria, located near Valencia. This town was known for its fertile valleys and agricultural activities, which may have contributed to the adoption of the name by local families.

Throughout the 16th and 17th centuries, the Vadell surname spread across Spain, with notable individuals bearing the name emerging in various regions. One such individual was Juan Vadell, a prominent merchant and landowner from Mallorca who lived in the late 16th century.

As the Spanish empire expanded, the Vadell surname also found its way to the Americas. In the 18th century, records show the presence of Vadell families in colonial settlements across the Caribbean and Latin America, likely as a result of migration from Spain.

In the 19th century, a notable figure with the Vadell surname was José Vadell y Mas, a Spanish painter born in 1846 in Palma de Mallorca. He was known for his landscapes and genre paintings, and his works are showcased in various museums across Spain.

Another prominent individual with the Vadell surname was Antonio Vadell y Matas, a Spanish military officer who served in the Spanish-American War in the late 19th century. He played a significant role in the defense of Santiago de Cuba during the conflict.

In the 20th century, the Vadell surname gained recognition in the world of sports. Sebastián Vadell, a Chilean footballer born in 1927, represented his country in the 1950 FIFA World Cup and had a successful career playing for various clubs in Chile and Colombia.

More recently, in the field of arts and entertainment, María Vadell is a notable Spanish actress and singer born in 1963. She has appeared in numerous television shows, films, and stage productions throughout her career, earning critical acclaim for her performances.

While the surname Vadell may have evolved in spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, its roots can be traced back to the valleys of Valencia, where it originated as a geographic identifier for families living in or near these areas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vadell

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

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

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