Explore the Family Name Panella
The meaning of Panella
Italian: 1. from a diminutive of Pane. 2. from panella denoting a type of pancake made from chickpea flour, and presumably applied as a nickname for a maker or seller of these, or perhaps for someone with a pale yellowish complexion. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Dante, Sante, Alessandro, Antonio, Carlo, Clementina, Fabrizio, Giovanna, Pellegrino, Remo, Silvio.
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How common is the last name Panella in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Panella has seen a growth in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 16,074th in the United States, but by 2010 it had climbed to the 15,289th position, marking an increase of 4.88%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 1,656 in 2000 to 1,920 in 2010, indicating a substantial 15.94% growth. The proportion of people named Panella per 100,000 citizens also saw a rise of 6.56%, moving from 0.61 in 2000 to 0.65 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,074 | #15,289 | 4.88% |
| Count | 1,656 | 1,920 | 15.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.61 | 0.65 | 6.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Panella
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Panella, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there were noticeable changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority identifying as White decreased from 94.75% in 2000 to 89.74% in 2010. During the same period, the Hispanic representation nearly tripled, growing from 3.38% to 7.86%. Individuals identifying with two or more races slightly increased from 0.85% to 1.09%. There was also a new appearance of Asian/Pacific Islander identity, accounting for 0.89% in 2010, which was not present in 2000. However, the Black population slightly decreased from 0.54% to 0.42%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained unchanged at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.75% | 89.74% | -5.29% |
| Hispanic | 3.38% | 7.86% | 132.54% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 1.09% | 28.24% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.89% | 0% |
| Black | 0.54% | 0.42% | -22.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |