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

Aina, 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 Aina surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aina in America

Aina is the 31824th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aina surname appeared 725 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 Aina.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aina 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 Aina

The surname "AINA" is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Piedmont, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "agna," which means "lamb." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with shepherds or those involved in the wool trade.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "AINA" can be found in a document from the 13th century, where it appears as "Ayna." This variation in spelling was not uncommon during that time period, as standardized spelling conventions had not yet been established.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Aina (born around 1320) was mentioned in municipal records from the city of Turin. He was a prominent merchant who played a role in the establishment of trade routes between Piedmont and other parts of Europe.

During the Renaissance period, the name "AINA" gained some recognition as a result of the artistic accomplishments of the painter Bartolomeo Aina (1470-1535). His works, which primarily depicted religious scenes, can still be found in several churches across Italy.

In the 17th century, a scholar named Pietro Aina (1605-1678) made significant contributions to the field of linguistics. He published a comprehensive dictionary of the Piedmontese language, which helped to preserve and document the region's linguistic heritage.

Another notable individual with the surname "AINA" was Giuseppe Aina (1760-1825), a military leader who played a crucial role in the Napoleonic Wars. He served as a general in the French army and was known for his strategic prowess on the battlefield.

Over the centuries, the surname "AINA" has spread beyond its Italian origins, with individuals bearing this name found in various parts of the world. However, its earliest roots can be traced back to the Piedmont region of Italy, where it emerged as a name associated with shepherds and the wool trade.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aina

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

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

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