Explore the Family Name Romanelli
The meaning of Romanelli
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Romanello. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Mario, Nicola, Salvatore, Alfonso, Armando, Domenic, Eduardo, Aldo, Carlo, Cono, Cosimo, Cosmo, Dino, Gennaro, Gustavo, Mariano.
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How common is the last name Romanelli in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Romanelli has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the course of a decade. In 2000, Romanelli was ranked 14,898th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 15,833rd spot, a change of -6.28%. The actual count of people with the Romanelli surname did increase slightly from 1,822 in 2000 to 1,838 in 2010, reflecting an increase of 0.88%. However, as a proportion per 100,000 people, the representation of this name decreased by -8.82%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,898 | #15,833 | -6.28% |
| Count | 1,822 | 1,838 | 0.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.68 | 0.62 | -8.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Romanelli
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts among those bearing the Romanelli surname. In 2000, 96.54% of individuals identified as White. By 2010, although still a majority, this figure had slightly decreased to 95.38%, marking a change of -1.20%. There was also a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with a rise from 2.47% in 2000 to 2.99% in 2010, a 21.05% change. There was a minor increase in those claiming two or more ethnic identities, from 0.77% to 0.87%, a change of 12.99%. Interestingly, in 2010, there were also 0.60% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, whereas this group was not represented in the 2000 data. The census reported no individuals with the Romanelli surname identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.54% | 95.38% | -1.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.47% | 2.99% | 21.05% |
| Two or More Races | 0.77% | 0.87% | 12.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.6% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |