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

Eclevia, 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 Eclevia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eclevia in America

Eclevia is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eclevia surname appeared 129 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 Eclevia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eclevia 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 Eclevia

The surname Eclevia has its origins in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy, dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "ecclesia," meaning church, suggesting that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked for a church.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Eclevia can be found in a document from the city of Verona, dated 1387, where a certain Giovanni Eclevia is mentioned as a landowner. This suggests that the family had already established itself as a notable presence in the region by that time.

During the Renaissance period, the name Eclevia appears in various records across the Veneto region, particularly in the cities of Venice and Padua. In 1492, a merchant named Marco Eclevia is documented as having traded goods with the Republic of Venice, indicating the family's involvement in commerce.

In the 16th century, the Eclevia family seems to have expanded its influence, with several members holding prominent positions in the local government and church. One notable figure was Francesco Eclevia (1528-1602), a renowned scholar and cleric who served as the Bishop of Treviso from 1589 until his death.

As the centuries passed, the Eclevia name continued to spread throughout Italy and beyond. In the late 18th century, a soldier named Giuseppe Eclevia (1762-1841) fought in the Napoleonic Wars and later settled in the Kingdom of Naples, where he started a new branch of the family.

Another notable bearer of the Eclevia name was Maria Eclevia (1810-1892), a celebrated opera singer who performed in some of the most prestigious theaters across Europe, including La Scala in Milan and the Palais Garnier in Paris.

In the 20th century, the name Eclevia gained international recognition with the accomplishments of the Italian-American artist and sculptor, Carla Eclevia (1923-2008). Her works were exhibited in numerous galleries and museums, and she is particularly renowned for her abstract sculptures made from bronze and marble.

Other notable individuals with the surname Eclevia include the Italian chemist and inventor, Luca Eclevia (1879-1961), whose research contributed to the development of synthetic fibers, and the Portuguese writer and poet, Mariana Eclevia (1932-2018), whose works explored themes of love, identity, and social justice.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eclevia

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

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

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