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

Aidala, 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 Aidala surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aidala in America

Aidala is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aidala surname appeared 143 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 Aidala.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aidala 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 Aidala

The surname Aidala has its origins in southern Italy, likely in the regions of Campania or Calabria. It is believed to have derived from the Greek word "aidios," meaning "eternal" or "everlasting." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone with a long or enduring life.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aidala can be found in a 14th-century document from the city of Naples. It appears as "Aydala" and is thought to be a variation of the more common spelling. During this time, many surnames in southern Italy were influenced by Greek and Byzantine cultures due to the region's history of Greek settlements and rule.

In the 16th century, the name Aidala is mentioned in several records from the town of Vibo Valentia in the province of Calabria. It is listed among families residing in the area during this period. This suggests that the name had spread across parts of southern Italy by this time.

The earliest notable individual with the surname Aidala was Giovanni Aidala, a Neapolitan philosopher and scholar who lived from 1525 to 1591. He was known for his works on metaphysics and his teachings at the University of Naples.

Another prominent figure was Antonio Aidala, a 17th-century painter born in Calabria in 1620. His works, influenced by the Baroque style, can be found in churches and galleries throughout southern Italy.

In the late 18th century, Francesco Aidala, born in 1765, was a prominent lawyer and judge in Naples. He played a significant role in the legal reforms of the Kingdom of Naples during this period.

During the 19th century, Giuseppe Aidala, born in 1820 in Calabria, was a noted poet and writer. His works celebrated the beauty of his native region and explored themes of love and nature.

One of the most recent notable figures with the surname Aidala was Maria Aidala, a Neapolitan opera singer who lived from 1875 to 1952. She performed at prestigious venues across Europe and was acclaimed for her powerful soprano voice.

While the name Aidala is relatively uncommon outside of southern Italy, it has a rich history deeply rooted in the cultural and linguistic influences of this region, dating back to the Middle Ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aidala

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

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

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