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

Eufemia, 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 Eufemia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Eufemia in America

Eufemia is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Eufemia surname appeared 120 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 Eufemia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Eufemia 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 Eufemia

The surname Eufemia originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Greek name Euphemia, meaning "praise" or "well-spoken." The name's roots can be traced back to ancient Greece, where it was a popular feminine name among the nobility and aristocracy.

In Italy, the surname Eufemia first appeared in various regions, including Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, and Lombardy. It is believed to have been adopted as a surname by families who had a member named Euphemia or who came from a place associated with the name.

The earliest recorded mentions of the surname Eufemia can be found in medieval documents and records from the 12th and 13th centuries. For example, a certain Eufemia di Montefiascone is mentioned in a document from the year 1210, indicating the presence of the surname in the region of Lazio at that time.

One notable historical figure with the surname Eufemia was Eufemia Tornielli, an Italian noblewoman who lived in the 15th century. She was a member of the influential Tornielli family from Novara, Piedmont, and played a significant role in the political affairs of her time.

Another individual of note was Eufemia da Massa, a 13th-century Italian nun and mystic from the town of Massa Marittima in Tuscany. She was known for her religious writings and her devotion to the Franciscan order.

In the 16th century, a man named Eufemia Strozzi was a prominent artist and architect in Florence. He is credited with designing several notable buildings, including the Palazzo Strozzi, which is still a landmark in the city today.

Another notable figure was Eufemia Griffo, a 15th-century Italian printer and publisher who played a significant role in the early days of the printing press. She was active in Naples and is considered one of the pioneering women in the field of printing and publishing.

Lastly, Eufemia Camozzi was a 17th-century Italian painter from Bergamo, known for her religious works and portraits. She was part of a family of artists and achieved recognition for her skilled brushwork and attention to detail.

These are just a few examples of individuals who bore the surname Eufemia throughout history, highlighting its rich heritage and presence across various regions of Italy over several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Eufemia

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

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

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