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

Edora, 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 Edora surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Edora in America

Edora is the 117480th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Edora surname appeared 148 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 Edora.

We can also compare 2010 data for Edora 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 Edora

The surname Edora has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the region of Catalonia in Spain. It is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Catalan word "edra," which means ivy, suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been associated with the cultivation or trade of this plant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Edora can be found in a document from the city of Barcelona, dated around 1350. This document mentions a certain Jaume Edora, a merchant who was involved in the trade of various goods, including wine and olive oil. It is possible that this individual's family had a connection to the ivy plant or the cultivation of it.

In the 15th century, there are records of a noble family with the surname Edora residing in the town of Girona, near the French border. This family was known for their involvement in the local governance and administration of the region. One notable member of this family was Pere Edora, who served as the mayor of Girona in the year 1472.

During the 16th century, the name Edora began to spread beyond the borders of Catalonia and into other parts of Spain. One prominent figure with this surname was Alonso Edora, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived from 1520 to 1592. He was known for his works on metaphysics and ethics, and his writings were widely studied throughout Europe during the Renaissance period.

In the 17th century, the Edora name appeared in various parts of the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One such individual was Juan Edora, a Spanish conquistador who was part of the expedition led by Hernán Cortés in the conquest of Mexico. Juan Edora played a significant role in the battles against the Aztec Empire and later settled in the region of present-day Veracruz.

Another notable figure with the surname Edora was María Edora, a Spanish painter who lived from 1680 to 1745. She was renowned for her portraits and religious paintings, and her works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Spain. María Edora's paintings were highly sought after by the nobility and clergy of her time, and she is considered one of the most prominent female artists of the Spanish Baroque period.

While the surname Edora has its roots in Spain and Catalonia, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, the earliest and most significant historical references to this name can be traced back to the Iberian Peninsula and the rich cultural heritage of the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Edora

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

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

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