Explore the Family Name Candela
The meaning of Candela
Italian (mainly Sicily), Spanish, and Catalan (mainly Alicante): from candela ‘candle’ (from Latin candela), hence a metonymic occupational name for a chandler (candlemaker) or a nickname for a tall thin person. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Americo, Antonio, Giuseppe, Giovan, Pietro, Vincenzo, Antonino, Bonaventura, Emanuele, Emilio, Ernesto, Filippo, Gerardo, Giacomo. Spanish Juan, Alejandro, Alfonso, Hilario, Ana Maria, Diego, Francisco.
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How common is the last name Candela in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Candela has slightly increased in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Candela was ranked the 13,181st most popular surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 13,084th position, representing a change of 0.74%. The number of individuals with this surname also rose from 2,125 to 2,346 during this decade, marking an increase of 10.4%. The proportion of people named Candela per 100,000 residents modestly grew from 0.79 to 0.8, which indicates a growth rate of 1.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,181 | #13,084 | 0.74% |
| Count | 2,125 | 2,346 | 10.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.79 | 0.8 | 1.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Candela
The ethnic identity of those bearing the surname Candela has also seen some changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the surname increased substantially from 0.38% in 2000 to 1.02% in 2010, a change of 168.42%. However, the proportion of individuals identifying as two or more races decreased by 28.09%, from 0.89% to 0.64%. Those identifying as White saw a decrease from 73.88% to 65.86%, a drop of 10.86%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic population with this surname increased from 24.09% to 31.88%, growing by 32.34%. There were no recorded Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with this surname in 2010, whereas there were small percentages in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 73.88% | 65.86% | -10.86% |
| Hispanic | 24.09% | 31.88% | 32.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.38% | 1.02% | 168.42% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 0.64% | -28.09% |
| Black | 0.52% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.24% | 0% | 0% |