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

Adona, 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 Adona surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Adona in America

Adona is the 57516th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Adona surname appeared 354 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 Adona.

We can also compare 2010 data for Adona 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 Adona

The surname ADONA is of Spanish origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period in Spain. It likely originated as a place name, derived from the small town of Adona in the province of Jaén, Andalusia. This region was heavily influenced by the Moorish presence during the 8th to 15th centuries, and many place names and surnames bear traces of Arabic or Mozarabic influences.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname ADONA can be found in the 16th century records of the Inquisition trials in Spain. In 1532, a certain Pedro de Adona was mentioned as a resident of the town of Adona, accused of secretly practicing Islamic customs. While the outcome of his trial is unknown, this record provides evidence of the surname's existence during that era.

The ADONA surname also appears in several historical documents from the 16th and 17th centuries, often associated with individuals from the Andalusian region. For instance, in 1589, a Juan de Adona was listed as a landowner in the town of Baeza, near the town of Adona. Additionally, in 1621, a María de Adona was mentioned in a church registry in the city of Granada.

One notable figure bearing the ADONA surname was Diego de Adona, a 17th-century Spanish artist known for his religious paintings and frescoes. Born in the town of Adona around 1610, he worked extensively in churches and monasteries throughout Andalusia, leaving behind a significant artistic legacy.

Another individual of note was Juana de Adona, a 16th-century poet and writer from Seville. While little is known about her life, a collection of her works, titled "Versos de Amor y Devoción," was published in 1587, providing a glimpse into the literary talents of women from that era bearing the ADONA surname.

In the 18th century, the ADONA surname spread beyond Spain to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One example is Miguel de Adona, a Spanish soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War and later settled in what is now Texas, where he received a land grant in 1792.

While the ADONA surname may not be as widespread as some other Spanish surnames, it has a rich history rooted in the medieval and Renaissance periods of Spain, with a particular concentration in the Andalusian region. Its origins likely stem from the town of Adona, reflecting the influence of place names on the formation of many Spanish surnames.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Adona

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

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

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