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

Iadevaia, 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 Iadevaia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Iadevaia in America

Iadevaia is the 68345th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Iadevaia surname appeared 288 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 Iadevaia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Iadevaia 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 Iadevaia

The surname IADEVAIA has its origins in the Italian region of Campania, specifically in the area around Naples. It is believed to have emerged in the late 15th or early 16th century, during the Renaissance period. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian phrase "la dea via," which translates to "the goddess way" or "the path of the goddess."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name IADEVAIA can be found in a document dated 1524, which mentions a Giovanni IADEVAIA from the town of Pozzuoli, near Naples. This document is part of the archives of the Monastery of San Martino, a historic monastery located in Naples.

In the 17th century, several members of the IADEVAIA family were known to have lived in the town of Portici, which is situated near Mount Vesuvius. One notable figure from this time was Antonio IADEVAIA, a renowned sculptor and architect who was born in Portici in 1623 and died in 1699. He is credited with designing several churches and public buildings in and around Naples.

Another notable figure from the IADEVAIA lineage was Domenico IADEVAIA, a philosopher and writer who lived in the late 18th century. He was born in Naples in 1752 and is known for his works on ethics and moral philosophy. Domenico IADEVAIA's writings were widely circulated and influential during the Age of Enlightenment.

In the 19th century, a branch of the IADEVAIA family migrated to the island of Ischia, off the coast of Naples. One prominent individual from this time was Maria IADEVAIA, a celebrated opera singer who was born in Ischia in 1832 and performed throughout Italy and Europe. She was renowned for her powerful soprano voice and her interpretations of roles in operas by composers such as Verdi and Donizetti.

Additionally, the name IADEVAIA has been linked to the town of Agerola, located in the Amalfi Coast region of Campania. Records from the 16th century indicate that a family with the surname IADEVAIA resided in this picturesque town, which is known for its rugged landscapes and production of limoncello liqueur.

Throughout its history, the surname IADEVAIA has been associated with various professions, including the arts, philosophy, and music, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Campania region and the city of Naples in particular.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Iadevaia

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

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

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