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

Avenia, 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 Avenia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Avenia in America

Avenia is the 130610th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Avenia surname appeared 130 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 Avenia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Avenia 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 Avenia

The surname Avenia is believed to have originated in the region of Campania, Italy, during the Middle Ages. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "avena," which means "oat." This suggests that the name may have been associated with someone who worked with oats or lived near an area where oats were cultivated.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Avenia can be found in a document from the 13th century, where it appears as "Avenio." This variation in spelling was not uncommon during that time period, as standardized spelling conventions had not yet been established.

In the 14th century, the name Avenia appeared in the Catasto Onciario, a historical record of land ownership and taxation in the Kingdom of Naples. This document provides valuable insight into the geographic distribution of the name during that era.

One notable individual bearing the surname Avenia was Giovanni Avenia, a scholar and philosopher who lived in Naples during the 15th century. He is known for his contributions to the study of logic and metaphysics.

Another individual of historical significance was Pietro Avenia, a 16th-century painter from the town of Salerno. Several of his works can be found in churches and museums throughout the region of Campania.

In the 17th century, the name Avenia was associated with the town of Avella, located in the province of Avellino. This may have contributed to variations in spelling, such as "Avellania" or "Avellinia."

Tommaso Avenia, born in 1698, was a prominent lawyer and judge in Naples during the 18th century. He is known for his influential writings on legal theory and practice.

In the 19th century, Maria Avenia, born in 1822, was a celebrated opera singer who performed in various theaters throughout Italy and Europe.

As the surname Avenia spread beyond its initial origins in Campania, it underwent further variations in spelling and pronunciation. Despite these changes, the name has maintained a strong connection to its Italian roots and historical significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Avenia

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

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

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