Find out how popular the last name Academia is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Academia.

Academia, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Academia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Academia in America

Academia is the 95545th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Academia surname appeared 191 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Academia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Academia to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Academia

The surname ACADEMIA is believed to have originated in Italy during the late Middle Ages, likely derived from the Italian word "accademia," which means "academy" or "school." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who were scholars, teachers, or affiliated with educational institutions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname ACADEMIA can be found in a document from the city of Florence, dated around the 15th century. This document mentions a certain Giovanni ACADEMIA, who was a noted philosopher and educator at the time.

During the Renaissance period, the ACADEMIA surname gained prominence in various Italian cities, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. Several notable figures bearing this surname emerged, such as Benedetto ACADEMIA (1497-1573), a renowned humanist scholar and author from Bologna.

In the 16th century, the ACADEMIA surname also appeared in records from the city of Venice, where a family by that name was involved in the education sector. One notable member was Marco ACADEMIA (1521-1589), a respected professor of philosophy at the University of Padua.

As the name spread across Europe, it underwent various spellings and adaptations. In France, for instance, the surname was sometimes written as "Académie," while in Germany, it appeared as "Akademie."

One of the most famous individuals with the surname ACADEMIA was Alessandro ACADEMIA (1635-1714), an Italian philosopher, and mathematician from Modena. He made significant contributions to the field of mathematics and served as a professor at the University of Bologna.

Another notable figure was Maria ACADEMIA (1782-1847), an Italian writer and poet from Milan. She gained recognition for her literary works, which often explored themes of love and nature.

In the 19th century, the ACADEMIA surname found its way to the Americas, where it was adopted by immigrants from Italy and other European countries. One such individual was Antonio ACADEMIA (1823-1897), a prominent educator and community leader in Argentina, who established several schools and educational institutions.

While the surname ACADEMIA has its roots in Italy and is closely associated with the world of academia and education, it has since spread across various countries and cultures, reflecting the impact of intellectual pursuits and the pursuit of knowledge throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Academia

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Academia.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Academia was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Academia has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Academia was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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