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

Adaya, 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 Adaya surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adaya in America

Adaya is the 93513th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adaya surname appeared 196 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 Adaya.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adaya 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 Adaya

The surname Adaya has its origins in the Philippines, tracing back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "adaya," meaning "boundary" or "limit," suggesting that the name may have been associated with individuals residing near a territorial border or boundary.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Adaya can be found in the Spanish colonial records of the Philippines, dated around 1590. These records documented the names of individuals who were subject to the "Tributo de Indios," a tax imposed on the indigenous population by the Spanish colonial authorities.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Adaya surname gained prominence in the central and southern regions of the Philippines, particularly in the provinces of Cebu, Negros, and Bohol. It is possible that the name was initially associated with families or individuals who resided near the boundaries of these provincial territories.

Notable individuals bearing the Adaya surname include Juan Adaya, a prominent landowner and farmer who lived in the town of Talisay, Cebu, in the late 18th century. Historical records indicate that he played a significant role in the local agricultural community and was respected for his contributions to the region's economic development.

Another notable figure was Maria Adaya, a respected midwife and herbalist who lived in the town of Sibulan, Negros Oriental, in the early 19th century. She was revered for her knowledge of traditional medicine and her dedication to assisting expectant mothers and newborns in her community.

In the late 19th century, the Adaya surname gained further recognition with the birth of Patricio Adaya, a renowned artist and sculptor from Bohol. His works, which often depicted scenes from Philippine culture and history, were widely celebrated and can still be found in various museums and galleries across the country.

During the American colonial period in the Philippines, which began in 1898, the Adaya surname continued to be prominent, with several individuals bearing the name holding influential positions in local government and community organizations.

It is worth noting that variations in spelling, such as "Adaya" or "Adaia," may have existed in historical records due to the influence of different regional dialects or transcription practices. Additionally, the surname may have been associated with specific place names or geographic features in the Philippines, although definitive records of such connections are scarce.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adaya

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

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 Adaya 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 Adaya 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 Adaya was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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