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

Aumada, 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 Aumada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Aumada in America

Aumada is the 120187th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Aumada surname appeared 144 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 Aumada.

We can also compare 2010 data for Aumada 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 Aumada

The surname "Aumada" finds its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, more specifically in the region of Portugal. It is believed to have emerged during the Middle Ages, somewhere around the 12th or 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Latin word "aurum," meaning gold, and possibly the Portuguese word "mada," which could refer to a thicket or dense vegetation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Aumada" can be found in a historical document from the 14th century, where it is mentioned in reference to a landowner in the region of Alentejo, in southern Portugal. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals involved in mining or prospecting for gold, or perhaps those who resided in areas known for their abundance of gold deposits.

In the 16th century, there is a record of a nobleman named João Aumada, who served as a military commander during the Portuguese conquest of Brazil. He is believed to have been born in the town of Évora, Portugal, in the late 15th century and played a significant role in the colonization efforts of the Portuguese in South America.

Another notable figure with the surname "Aumada" was Maria Aumada, a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 17th century. She was born in Lisbon, Portugal, in 1625 and gained recognition for her literary works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality.

During the 18th century, the name "Aumada" appeared in various records related to landowners and merchants in the regions of Algarve and Alentejo in Portugal. One such individual was Sebastião Aumada, a prominent wine merchant who was born in Lagos, Portugal, in 1745 and played a significant role in the export of Portuguese wines to other European countries.

In the 19th century, a notable figure with the surname "Aumada" was Joaquim Aumada, a celebrated painter and artist who was born in Porto, Portugal, in 1820. His works, which often depicted landscapes and scenes from Portuguese rural life, were highly regarded and can be found in several art museums and galleries throughout Portugal.

While the surname "Aumada" originated in Portugal, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through Portuguese emigration and exploration. However, its roots can be traced back to the Iberian Peninsula, where it emerged as a reflection of the region's rich history and cultural influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Aumada

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

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

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