Explore the Family Name Candella
The meaning of Candella
Italian: variant of Candela. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Santo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Candella in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Candella saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Candella ranked 47,210th in terms of commonality among surnames, with a count of 423 individuals bearing this name. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 67,318 and the count fell to 293, marking a 42.59% decrease in rank and a 30.73% decrease in the number of individuals with this surname. The proportion per 100,000 people also dropped from 0.16 to 0.1, a decline of 37.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,210 | #67,318 | -42.59% |
| Count | 423 | 293 | -30.73% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.1 | -37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Candella
On the aspect of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Candella identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with an increase from 94.80% to 95.56%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 3.55% to 2.73% during the same period. No changes were observed in the percentages of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, as none of the individuals with the surname Candella identified with these ethnicities during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.8% | 95.56% | 0.8% |
| Hispanic | 3.55% | 2.73% | -23.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |