Explore the Family Name Zanella
The meaning of Zanella
Italian: from the feminine form of Zanello (see Zanelli). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Aldo, Amato, Bruna, Fabrizio, Fiorello, Gianluca, Silvano.
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How common is the last name Zanella in the United States?
The surname Zanella saw a decrease in popularity from the 2000 Decennial U.S. Census to the 2010 Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Zanella was ranked as the 32,227th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 35,866th, accounting for an 11.29% decrease in rank. The count of individuals with the surname also dropped over this time period, with 674 individuals recorded in 2000 and only 626 in 2010, marking a 7.12% decline. The proportion of individuals named Zanella per 100,000 people decreased from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.21 in 2010, a change of -16.0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,227 | #35,866 | -11.29% |
| Count | 674 | 626 | -7.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.21 | -16% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Zanella
Looking at the ethnic identities associated with the surname Zanella according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was a slight decrease in the White population from 90.80% in 2000 to 85.62% in 2010. No data was reported for individuals identifying as Two or More Races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. The Asian/Pacific Islander population also decreased slightly from 0.89% in 2000 to 0.80% in 2010. However, the Hispanic population showed a significant increase from 7.12% in 2000 to 12.62% in 2010, a change of 77.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.8% | 85.62% | -5.7% |
| Hispanic | 7.12% | 12.62% | 77.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.89% | 0.8% | -10.11% |
| Two or More Races | 0.89% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |