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

Edra, 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 Edra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Edra in America

Edra is the 115034th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Edra surname appeared 152 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 Edra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Edra 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 Edra

The surname EDRA is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period, particularly in the region of Tuscany. It is thought to have derived from the Latin word "aedra," which means "throne" or "seat," suggesting a possible connection to positions of authority or nobility.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name EDRA can be found in the Florentine Codex, a 16th-century manuscript that documented the history and culture of the Aztec people. In this work, there is a reference to an Italian explorer named Gian Pietro Edra, who accompanied Hernán Cortés during the conquest of Mexico in the early 1500s.

Another notable figure with the surname EDRA was Girolamo Edra, an Italian architect and engineer who lived from 1512 to 1586. He is credited with designing several important structures in Rome, including the Palazzo dei Conservatori and the Palazzo Nuovo in the Capitoline Hill complex.

In the 17th century, a family of Edras settled in the city of Verona, where they became prominent members of the local nobility. One of their descendants, Giorgio Edra (1643-1721), served as a magistrate and played a significant role in the city's governance during that time.

The name EDRA can also be traced back to the town of Aedra, a small village in the province of Pisa, Italy. It is possible that some early bearers of the surname may have originated from this location or had ancestors who lived there.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname EDRA was Antonio Edra (1785-1863), an Italian painter and sculptor who was known for his religious works and portraits. He was born in the town of Arezzo and spent most of his career in Florence, where many of his paintings and sculptures can still be found in churches and galleries.

Throughout history, the surname EDRA has been a relatively uncommon one, but it has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including explorers, architects, nobility, and artists. While it may have originated from a Latin word associated with authority, the name's significance has evolved over time, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who have borne it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Edra

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

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

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