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

Audia, 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 Audia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Audia in America

Audia is the 35537th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Audia surname appeared 633 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 Audia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Audia 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 Audia

The surname AUDIA has its origins in northern Italy, specifically in the region of Piedmont, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "audire," meaning "to hear" or "to listen," suggesting a potential connection to professions or trades that required keen listening skills.

One of the earliest records of the name AUDIA can be found in a document from the town of Asti, dating back to 1587, where a certain Giovanni Audia was mentioned as a merchant and landowner. This document provides valuable insight into the widespread use of the surname in that region during that time period.

In the 17th century, the name AUDIA appeared in several ecclesiastical records, indicating its presence among members of the clergy. For instance, a Father Girolamo Audia was noted as a prominent figure in the Catholic Church in Turin, serving as a parish priest from 1632 to 1671.

As the centuries progressed, the AUDIA surname continued to be associated with various notable individuals. One such example is Antonio Audia, a renowned philosopher and scholar who lived from 1723 to 1796. His works on ethics and moral philosophy were highly influential during the Enlightenment period.

In the field of arts and culture, the name AUDIA is also represented. Francesco Audia, born in 1845 and died in 1912, was a celebrated painter known for his landscapes and portraiture. His works can be found in several museums across Italy, including the Galleria d'Arte Moderna in Milan.

Furthermore, the AUDIA surname has been linked to various place names and locations within the Piedmont region. For instance, the town of Audiano is believed to have derived its name from the surname, indicating the presence of AUDIA families in that area during the Middle Ages.

It is worth noting that while the surname AUDIA has deep roots in northern Italy, it has also spread to other regions and countries due to migration and diaspora. However, the historical records and references provided here primarily focus on the surname's origins and early presence in its homeland.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Audia

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

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

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