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

Addona, 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 Addona surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Addona in America

Addona is the 92358th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Addona surname appeared 199 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 Addona.

We can also compare 2010 data for Addona 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 Addona

The surname "ADDONA" is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the southern region of Campania. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "donum," meaning "gift," with the prefix "ad" signifying "towards" or "to." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who was considered a gift or a blessing.

During the Middle Ages, the name was commonly found in various records and documents from the area around Naples and the Amalfi Coast. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name dates back to the 12th century, appearing in a manuscript from the Benedictine monastery of Montecassino.

In the 14th century, the name Addona was mentioned in a legal document from the town of Ravello, which was part of the Maritime Republic of Amalfi at the time. This document referred to a certain Nicola Addona, who was involved in a land dispute.

Over the centuries, the name has been spelled in various ways, including "Addona," "Adona," and "Addonha." These variations likely emerged due to regional dialects and the evolution of the Italian language.

One notable bearer of the Addona surname was Girolamo Addona, a 16th-century Italian architect and engineer who was born in Naples in 1520. He is best known for his work on the fortifications of the city, including the construction of the Castel Sant'Elmo.

Another individual of historical significance was Antonio Addona, a 17th-century poet and playwright from Naples. Born in 1630, he authored numerous works in the Neapolitan dialect, contributing to the preservation of the city's cultural heritage.

In the 18th century, the name Addona appeared in records from the town of Amalfi, where a family by that name owned vineyards and produced wine. One of their descendants, Giuseppe Addona (1750-1823), was a prominent merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of a hospital in the town.

Moving into the 19th century, the Addona surname was associated with the Italian unification movement. Pietro Addona (1815-1888), a lawyer from Naples, was an active supporter of Giuseppe Garibaldi and played a role in the Expedition of the Thousand, which led to the unification of Italy.

Finally, in the 20th century, the name Addona gained recognition through the work of Antonio Addona (1905-1985), an Italian painter and sculptor. Born in Naples, he was known for his unique style that combined elements of surrealism and expressionism.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Addona

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

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

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