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

Gadea, 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 Gadea surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Gadea in America

Gadea is the 33036th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Gadea surname appeared 693 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 Gadea.

We can also compare 2010 data for Gadea 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 Gadea

The surname Gadea originated in Spain during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Arabic word 'qadih', which means 'judge' or 'leader'. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who held positions of authority or leadership within their communities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gadea can be found in the Libro de la Montería, a hunting treatise written in the 14th century during the reign of King Alfonso XI of Castile. The text mentions several individuals with the surname Gadea, indicating that the name was already well-established in various regions of Spain at that time.

The name's origins can also be traced back to the town of Gadea, located in the province of Burgos, in northern Spain. It is possible that some individuals may have adopted the surname as a way to identify themselves with this particular location.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Gadea. One such figure is Diego Gadea (c. 1530-1592), a Spanish soldier and explorer who participated in the conquest of the Philippines under Miguel López de Legazpi in the 16th century.

Another prominent bearer of the name was José Gadea Muñoz (1871-1936), a Spanish military officer and politician who served as the Prime Minister of Spain for a brief period in 1936, during the turbulent years of the Second Spanish Republic.

In the field of arts and literature, we find Gaspar Gadea Fernández (1859-1917), a Spanish poet and playwright known for his works in the Valencian language. Gadea's poems and plays helped to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the Valencian region.

Moving into the 20th century, we encounter Emilio Gadea Rubio (1915-2003), a Spanish painter and sculptor renowned for his abstract and avant-garde works. His contributions to the art world earned him numerous awards and recognition both in Spain and internationally.

Lastly, José Gadea Pitarch (1920-2002) was a Spanish philosopher and writer who made significant contributions to the field of existentialism. His works explored themes of human existence, freedom, and the search for meaning in life.

While the surname Gadea has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, including Latin America and other Spanish-speaking regions, carried by individuals and families who have embraced this rich historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Gadea

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

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

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