Explore the Family Name Lella
The meaning of Lella
Italian: variant (feminine in form) of Lello. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Rocco.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Lella in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Lella has increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 59,293 and by 2010 it had risen to rank 53,072 - an increase of 10.49%. The count of this surname also grew during this period from 319 in 2000 to 390 in 2010, which is an increase of 22.26%. This indicates that the proportion per 100k also rose by 8.33%, from 0.12 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #59,293 | #53,072 | 10.49% |
| Count | 319 | 390 | 22.26% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.13 | 8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Lella
The Decennial U.S. Census data shows a shift in the ethnic identity distribution associated with the surname Lella between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased dramatically from 3.13% in 2000 to 14.62% in 2010 - a change of 367.09%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic also saw an increase, from 2.19% in 2000 to 4.62% in 2010, marking a 110.96% change. However, those identifying as White decreased from 93.42% in 2000 to 79.74% in 2010, a drop of 14.64%. There were no changes recorded in the populations identifying as 'Two or more races', 'Black', or 'American Indian and Alaskan Native'.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.42% | 79.74% | -14.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.13% | 14.62% | 367.09% |
| Hispanic | 2.19% | 4.62% | 110.96% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |