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

Humana, 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 Humana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Humana in America

Humana is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Humana surname appeared 100 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 Humana.

The history of the last name Humana

The surname Humana is believed to have originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Latin word "humanus," meaning "human" or "of man." The name likely referred to someone who embodied human qualities or had a kind and compassionate nature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Humana can be found in a 14th-century Florentine document, where a certain Giacomo Humana was mentioned as a merchant. This suggests that the name was present in the region of Tuscany during that period.

In the 15th century, the Humana family was prominent in the city of Bologna, where they were involved in the textile trade. A notable member was Antonio Humana (1420-1489), a successful merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of a hospital for the poor.

The name Humana also appears in several historical records from the Papal States, including a 16th-century account of a battle where a soldier named Giovanni Humana (1525-1582) was praised for his bravery.

As the Humana family spread across Italy, variations in spelling emerged, such as Umana and Umani. These alternate spellings can be found in documents from various regions, including Naples and Sicily.

In the 17th century, the Humana name gained prominence in the Kingdom of Naples, where a branch of the family settled. One notable figure was Francesco Humana (1618-1692), a renowned jurist and legal scholar who served as a judge in the Neapolitan court.

Another significant bearer of the Humana name was Vincenzo Humana (1754-1823), a Sicilian nobleman and politician who played a role in the revolutionary movements of the late 18th century. He was a vocal advocate for social reforms and the rights of the common people.

Across the centuries, the Humana surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, and military figures. Among the more recent notable figures is the Italian painter and sculptor Renato Humana (1890-1962), whose works are displayed in several prestigious museums and galleries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Humana

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

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 Humana 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.

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

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