Explore the Family Name Pella
The meaning of Pella
1. Italian: habitational name from Pella in Novara province. 2. Italian: possibly a shortened form of Iacopella, a pet form of the personal name Iacopa, feminine form of Iacopo (see Jacob), or of Filippella, a pet form of Filippa, feminine form of Filippo. 3. possibly Catalan: from old Catalan pella ‘used clothes’, perhaps a nickname for someone poorly dressed.
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How common is the last name Pella in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Pella decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 40,265th most popular in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to 44,423rd. The actual count of individuals with this last name also dropped from 512 in 2000 to 484 in 2010, a decline of 5.47 percent. The proportion of people named Pella per 100,000 population saw a reduction of 15.79 percent over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,265 | #44,423 | -10.33% |
| Count | 512 | 484 | -5.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.16 | -15.79% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Pella
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Pella experienced some changes from 2000 to 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. Notably, there was a significant increase in the proportion identifying as Hispanic, rising from 7.62 percent in 2000 to 9.92 percent in 2010 — a growth of 30.18 percent. Meanwhile, those who identified as White reduced slightly from 91.41 percent to 87.60 percent. A small proportion started identifying with two or more races in 2010, constituting 1.24 percent of all Pellases. It's worth mentioning that no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.41% | 87.6% | -4.17% |
| Hispanic | 7.62% | 9.92% | 30.18% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.24% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |