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

Vanella, 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 Vanella surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vanella in America

Vanella is the 62045th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vanella surname appeared 323 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 Vanella.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vanella 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 Vanella

The surname Vanella originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Sicily and Calabria. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "vanellus," which means "lapwing," a type of wading bird. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who lived near or worked with these birds.

In the 13th century, the name Vanella appeared in various historical records, such as tax rolls and property deeds, in the cities of Palermo and Reggio Calabria. It is also found in several medieval Italian manuscripts, including a collection of poetry from the 14th century.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Vanella was Giovanni Vanella, a merchant from Palermo who lived in the late 15th century. Another notable figure was Antonio Vanella, a renowned Renaissance artist from Reggio Calabria, active in the 16th century.

The name Vanella has been associated with several place names in southern Italy, such as the town of Vanella Vallelonga in the province of Vibo Valentia, Calabria. This town's name is derived from the same Latin root as the surname, indicating a connection between the name and the local geography.

During the 17th century, a branch of the Vanella family settled in the city of Naples, where they became influential members of the local nobility. One prominent figure from this lineage was Count Vincenzo Vanella, a military leader who fought in the Wars of the Spanish Succession in the early 18th century.

Another significant individual with the surname Vanella was Domenico Vanella, a Sicilian painter and sculptor who lived in the late 18th century and early 19th century. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Sicily.

In the 19th century, the surname Vanella spread beyond Italy as members of the family emigrated to other parts of Europe and the Americas. One notable example is Giuseppe Vanella, an Italian-American chef and restaurateur who opened several successful eateries in New York City in the late 1800s.

Throughout its history, the surname Vanella has been associated with various professions, including merchants, artists, military leaders, and culinary experts, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vanella

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

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

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