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

Amadio, 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 Amadio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amadio in America

Amadio is the 32079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amadio surname appeared 719 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 Amadio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Amadio 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 Amadio

The surname Amadio has its origins in Italy, specifically in the Veneto region. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Italian personal name Amadio, which itself is a variant of the Latin name Amadeus, meaning "love of God."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Amadio can be found in a document from the city of Verona, dated 1278, which mentions a certain Nicolò Amadio. This suggests that the name had already established itself in the region by that time.

Throughout the centuries, the Amadio surname has been associated with various notable individuals. One such example is Giovanni Amadio, a renowned architect and sculptor from Vicenza, who lived during the 16th century and contributed to the construction of several churches and palaces in his hometown.

Another notable figure was Pietro Amadio, a 17th-century poet and playwright from Venice. His works, including the play "La Veneziana," were widely acclaimed during his lifetime and contributed to the cultural landscape of the Venetian Republic.

In the 18th century, the Amadio surname gained further prominence with the birth of Bartolomeo Amadio (1737-1818), a respected artist and engraver from Verona. His intricate copperplate engravings, often depicting religious scenes and portraits, earned him recognition across Italy.

The 19th century saw the rise of Giacomo Amadio (1829-1901), a prominent lawyer and political figure from Padua. He played a significant role in the Italian unification movement, advocating for the integration of the Veneto region into the newly formed Kingdom of Italy.

Moving into the 20th century, one cannot overlook the contributions of Emilio Amadio (1912-1983), a renowned Italian naval architect and engineer. His innovative designs and advancements in shipbuilding technology left a lasting impact on the maritime industry.

While the Amadio surname has its roots in the Veneto region of Italy, it has since spread across the country and around the world, carried by generations of families and individuals bearing this historic name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amadio

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

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

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