Explore the Family Name Carella
The meaning of Carella
Italian (southern): from the feminine form of Carello. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Carlo, Carmela, Dino, Gabriele, Giovanni, Guido, Lorenzo, Rocco, Sandro.
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How common is the last name Carella in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Carella has seen a slight decline in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Carella was ranked 26,898th, but by 2010 it fell to 30,043rd. This represents an 11.69% decrease in rank. The total number of people with this last name also decreased from 849 in 2000 to 781 in 2010, marking an 8.01% decrease. The proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals also dropped by 16.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,898 | #30,043 | -11.69% |
| Count | 849 | 781 | -8.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.26 | -16.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Carella
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows changes among those with the Carella surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly by 80.28%, rising from 0.71% to 1.28%. The portion of individuals identifying as Hispanic also rose slightly from 3.3% to 3.84%, marking a 16.36% increase. However, there was a small decrease among those identifying as White, dropping from 94.7% to 93.6%. Meanwhile, the percentages of those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or two or more races remained constant or decreased slightly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.7% | 93.6% | -1.16% |
| Hispanic | 3.3% | 3.84% | 16.36% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 1.28% | 80.28% |
| Two or More Races | 1.18% | 1.02% | -13.56% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |