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

Artavia, 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 Artavia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Artavia in America

Artavia is the 80419th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Artavia surname appeared 236 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 Artavia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Artavia 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 Artavia

The surname Artavia has its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated in the region of Tuscany, where it was likely derived from the Italian word "artavia," which means "curved path" or "winding road." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near a curved or winding path.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Artavia can be found in a document from the 13th century, which mentions a family with this name residing in the town of Siena. It is possible that the name was also influenced by the Latin word "arta," meaning "narrow," further reinforcing the connection to winding paths or narrow roads.

During the Renaissance period, the Artavia surname gained prominence in the city of Florence, where several members of the family were involved in the thriving textile industry. Notable individuals from this time include Giovanni Artavia (1432-1501), a successful merchant and member of the influential Wool Guild, and Lucrezia Artavia (1478-1543), a renowned embroiderer whose works were highly sought after by the nobility.

In the 16th century, the Artavia family expanded its reach beyond Tuscany, with branches establishing themselves in other parts of Italy, such as Rome and Naples. One notable figure from this era was Cesare Artavia (1520-1589), a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the papal courts.

As the centuries passed, the Artavia surname continued to spread across Italy and beyond. In the 18th century, a branch of the family settled in the Spanish city of Barcelona, where they became involved in the wine trade. One of the most prominent members of this branch was Antonio Artavia (1745-1812), a successful wine merchant and philanthropist known for his contributions to various charitable organizations.

Across the Atlantic, the Artavia surname also found its way to the Americas, with several individuals bearing this name immigrating to the United States and Latin American countries in the 19th and 20th centuries. One notable example is María Artavia (1892-1978), a Chilean novelist and activist who campaigned for women's rights and social justice.

Throughout its history, the Artavia surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, artisans, scholars, and artists, reflecting the diverse and rich tapestry of Italian culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Artavia

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

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

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