Explore the Family Name Barrella
The meaning of Barrella
Italian: variant of Barella. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Gaetano, Rocco, Rosaria, Salvatore.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Barrella in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Barrella saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked at 54,522 in terms of commonality, but by 2010, it had fallen to 59,470—a drop of just over 9%. The actual count of people with this surname also declined during this period from 354 to 340, resulting in a reduction of nearly 4%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Barrella per 100,000 population decreased by roughly 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,522 | #59,470 | -9.08% |
| Count | 354 | 340 | -3.95% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Barrella
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a noticeable shift among those carrying the Barrella name. In 2000, the majority identified as White (93.22%), but by 2010, this figure had dropped by over 7% to 86.47%. During the same period, there was a substantial increase in those identifying as Hispanic—from 3.67% to 10.29%, a change of 180.38%. Additionally, while no one identified as Black or Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, by 2010, there were some who identified as Black (1.47%). Those identifying with two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained constant at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.22% | 86.47% | -7.24% |
| Hispanic | 3.67% | 10.29% | 180.38% |
| Black | 0% | 1.47% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.26% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |