Explore the Family Name Gardella
The meaning of Gardella
Italian: probably from a pet form of Garda, a feminine form of Gardo, a short form of various personal names such as Edgardo, Ildegardo, Mingardo. This surname is also found in southern France and Corsica. Some characteristic forenames: French Amie, Emile.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Gardella in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Gardella saw a modest increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Gardella was ranked 14,404th in popularity among surnames in the United States, with a count of 1,904 instances. By 2010, the rank improved slightly to 14,006, signifying an increase in popularity by 2.76%. The count also rose to 2,150, marking a growth of 12.92%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the surname Gardella per 100,000 individuals increased from 0.71 to 0.73, reflecting a rise of 2.82% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,404 | #14,006 | 2.76% |
| Count | 1,904 | 2,150 | 12.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.71 | 0.73 | 2.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Gardella
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Gardella also underwent some changes during this period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of those bearing the Gardella surname identified as White, although this percentage declined marginally from 94.64% in 2000 to 93.67% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within the Gardella surname increased by 21.59%, moving from 3.52% to 4.28%. The Asian/Pacific Islander category showed a notable increase, rising from 0.53% to 0.84%, a change of 58.49%. Additionally, there was a small increase of 7.37% in those identifying with two or more races. However, no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.64% | 93.67% | -1.02% |
| Hispanic | 3.52% | 4.28% | 21.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0.95% | 1.02% | 7.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0.84% | 58.49% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |