Explore the Family Name Cialdella
The meaning of Cialdella
Italian (mainly Apulia): nickname derived from cialda ‘wafer’. The reason for its adoption as a surname is unknown.
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How common is the last name Cialdella in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Cialdella" has been growing in popularity over time. In 2000, it was ranked 109,915th popular surname, while by 2010 it had moved up to 106,096th. This represents a growth of 3.47 percent. Furthermore, the number of people with this surname also increased from 149 in 2000 to 168 in 2010, marking a 12.75 percent rise. The proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.06, indicating that while the absolute number of people with the surname increased, its prevalence in the overall population stayed the same.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #109,915 | #106,096 | 3.47% |
| Count | 149 | 168 | 12.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Cialdella
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, nearly all individuals with the surname Cialdella identified as White (98.66%). By 2010, this percentage had decreased to 92.26%. There was also an introduction of new ethnic identities among the bearers of the surname.Cialdella. For instance, 4.76% identified as Hispanic and 2.98% identified with two or more races. However, there were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.66% | 92.26% | -6.49% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.76% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.98% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |