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

Domena, 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 Domena surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Domena in America

Domena is the 65244th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Domena surname appeared 304 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 Domena.

We can also compare 2010 data for Domena 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 Domena

The surname DOMENA is believed to have originated in Poland, where it first appeared in historical records dating back to the 14th century. It is thought to be derived from the Polish word "domena," which means "domain" or "estate," suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who owned or managed a large property or land holding.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the DOMENA surname can be found in a document from the city of Krakow, dated 1376, which mentions a certain Jan DOMENA. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by the late Middle Ages.

In the 16th century, the DOMENA name appears to have spread to other parts of Poland, with records showing individuals bearing this surname in various cities and towns. One notable example is Tomasz DOMENA, a merchant and landowner from the town of Poznan, who lived from around 1530 to 1599.

The DOMENA surname may also have ties to certain place names in Poland, such as the village of Domaniew, located in the Masovian Voivodeship. It is possible that the name originated as a reference to someone who hailed from or had connections to this particular location.

Throughout history, several individuals with the DOMENA surname have achieved notable accomplishments or held positions of importance. For instance, in the 17th century, Jakub DOMENA served as a judge in the city of Lublin, while in the 19th century, Franciszek DOMENA was a respected academic and author who wrote extensively on Polish history and culture.

Other notable figures with the DOMENA surname include:

1. Marian DOMENA (1896-1972), a Polish politician and diplomat who served as the ambassador to the United States from 1945 to 1947.

2. Kazimierz DOMENA (1905-1983), a Polish artist and painter known for his landscapes and still-life works.

3. Józef DOMENA (1923-2001), a renowned Polish architect who designed several notable buildings in Warsaw and other cities.

4. Anna DOMENA (born 1962), a contemporary Polish novelist and playwright whose works have been widely acclaimed and translated into multiple languages.

5. Piotr DOMENA (born 1978), a successful Polish entrepreneur and businessman who founded a successful technology company in the early 2000s.

While the DOMENA surname has its roots in Poland, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain firmly tied to the Polish culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Domena

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

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

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