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

Andia, 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 Andia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Andia in America

Andia is the 57639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Andia surname appeared 353 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 Andia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Andia 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 Andia

The surname ANDIA originated in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France, dating back to the medieval era. It is believed to be derived from the Basque word "andi," meaning "large" or "great," possibly referring to a person of stature or importance.

The earliest known record of the name ANDIA can be traced to the 11th century in the region of Gipuzkoa, located in the Basque Country. It appeared in various documents and manuscripts from that time, often associated with landowners or prominent families in the area.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the surname ANDIA was Juan Pérez de Andia, a Basque nobleman who lived in the 14th century. He was known for his involvement in the ongoing conflicts between the kingdoms of Castile and Navarre during that period.

Another notable figure was María Andia, a 15th-century Basque woman who played a crucial role in the defense of the town of Hondarribia during the Navarrese-Castilian War. Her bravery and leadership during the siege earned her recognition in local historical accounts.

In the 16th century, the ANDIA surname appeared in several records from the town of Azpeitia, which was home to a prominent branch of the family. One notable member was Domingo de Andia, a scholar and writer who contributed to the preservation of Basque language and culture.

Over time, variations of the surname emerged, such as ANDÍA, ANDÍA, and ANDÍA, reflecting regional differences in spelling and pronunciation. Additionally, the name was sometimes associated with certain place names, like Andía or Andía, which were derived from the surname itself.

Other notable individuals with the ANDIA surname include:

1. Sebastián de Andia (1578-1645), a Spanish military officer who served in the Eighty Years' War against the Dutch Republic.
2. Ana Andia (1702-1780), a Basque landowner and philanthropist known for her charitable works in the province of Gipuzkoa.
3. Ignacio de Andia (1824-1898), a Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the Spanish parliament.
4. Ángel Andia (1865-1932), a Basque writer and journalist who contributed to the development of Basque literature in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
5. Juana Andia (1890-1965), a Basque musician and composer who helped preserve traditional Basque folk music through her compositions and performances.

The ANDIA surname has maintained a strong presence in the Basque region and beyond, with descendants carrying on the legacy of this historical name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Andia

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

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

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