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

Aledia, 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 Aledia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aledia in America

Aledia is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aledia surname appeared 105 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 Aledia.

The history of the last name Aledia

The surname Aledia has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia, where it first appeared in the late 15th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "al-adiya," which means "the plains" or "the meadows," reflecting the geographical landscape of the areas where the surname first emerged.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Aledia surname can be found in a document from the town of Tortosa, dated 1492. This document mentions a certain Pedro Aledia, who was a landowner in the region. Another early reference is found in the archives of the city of Valencia, where a Juan Aledia is listed as a merchant in the year 1514.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Aledia name became more widespread throughout Spain, with several notable individuals bearing this surname. One such figure was Rodrigo Aledia, a renowned philosopher and theologian who lived from 1549 to 1623. He was a professor at the University of Salamanca and authored several influential works on metaphysics and ethics.

Another prominent Aledia was María Aledia, a poet and writer who lived from 1587 to 1648. She was part of the literary circle in Seville and is considered one of the earliest female poets of the Spanish Golden Age. Her works, which often explored themes of love and spirituality, were highly regarded during her lifetime.

In the 18th century, the Aledia surname made its way to the Americas, as Spanish colonists and settlers began to establish themselves in the New World. One notable individual from this period was Francisco Aledia, a military officer who played a significant role in the defense of Havana against the British during the Seven Years' War. He was born in 1723 and died in 1798.

Another Aledia of note was Juana Aledia, a renowned painter and artist who lived from 1755 to 1840. She was born in Mexico City and is credited with introducing the neoclassical style to Mexican art. Her works, which included portraits and religious scenes, are considered among the finest examples of Mexican colonial art.

As the centuries passed, the Aledia surname continued to spread across various regions, with descendants of the original Spanish lineage settling in different parts of Europe, Latin America, and beyond. While the name may have undergone slight variations in spelling or pronunciation over time, its connection to the Iberian Peninsula and its Arabic roots remain a testament to the rich cultural heritage embodied by this historic surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aledia

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

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 Aledia 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.

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

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