Explore the Family Name Novelli
The meaning of Novelli
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Novello. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Enrico, Salvatore, Dante, Domenic, Ercole, Francesca, Gaetano, Luciano, Lucio, Marco, Nicola.
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How common is the last name Novelli in the United States?
The surname "Novelli" saw a decrease in its popularity ranking between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, the Novelli surname was ranked 21,124th across the United States; however, by 2010, it had fallen slightly to the 23,315th spot, representing a 10.37% change. Similarly, the count of individuals who carried this name also showed a decline, from 1,158 in 2000 to 1,092 in 2010, indicating a 5.7% decrease. Consequently, the proportion of people named Novelli per 100k in the population decreased from 0.43 to 0.37 during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,124 | #23,315 | -10.37% |
| Count | 1,158 | 1,092 | -5.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.43 | 0.37 | -13.95% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Novelli
As per the Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity, the Novelli surname is predominantly associated with people of White ethnic identity. In 2000, 97.24% of the people with this surname identified as White, but by 2010, this percentage saw a minor decline to 94.41%. Meanwhile, the percentage of people with the Novelli surname identifying as Hispanic displayed a notable increase over this period, rising from 1.81% in 2000 to 3.85% in 2010. Additionally, there was a slight uptick in those identifying with two or more races, from 0.60% to 1.01%. No individuals with the Novelli surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.24% | 94.41% | -2.91% |
| Hispanic | 1.81% | 3.85% | 112.71% |
| Two or More Races | 0.6% | 1.01% | 68.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |