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

Idoni, 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 Idoni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Idoni in America

Idoni is the 126018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Idoni surname appeared 136 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 Idoni.

We can also compare 2010 data for Idoni 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 Idoni

The surname IDONI has its origins in Italy, with the earliest records dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the town of Idone, located in the province of Treviso, in the Veneto region of northern Italy. The name is derived from the Latin word "idoneus," which means suitable or fitting.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name IDONI can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the city of Padua, where a certain Matteo Idoni is mentioned as a prominent merchant. In the 15th century, the name appears in various records from the city of Venice, indicating that members of the IDONI family were involved in trade and commerce.

During the Renaissance period, the IDONI family gained prominence in the arts and literature. Pietro Idoni (1498-1572), a renowned poet and scholar, was born in Treviso and is considered one of the most influential literary figures of his time. His works, including the epic poem "La Gerusalemme Liberata," were widely celebrated and influenced generations of writers.

In the 17th century, the IDONI name was associated with the Catholic Church. Giovanni Battista Idoni (1612-1684) was a renowned theologian and served as the Bishop of Padua from 1660 until his death. His writings on religious doctrine and canon law were widely studied and influential within the Church.

Another notable figure with the IDONI surname was Lucrezia Idoni (1745-1814), a celebrated opera singer and composer from Verona. She performed in various courts and opera houses across Europe and was renowned for her exceptional vocal abilities and innovative compositions.

Throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, the IDONI name continued to be prominent in various fields, including law, politics, and academia. Alessandro Idoni (1771-1843) was a respected jurist and served as a judge in the city of Venice, while Girolamo Idoni (1809-1892) was a renowned professor of philosophy at the University of Padua.

While the IDONI surname has its roots in northern Italy, over the centuries, it has spread to other regions of the country and even beyond, as members of the family migrated and established new roots. However, the name remains closely tied to its origins in the Veneto region and the historic town of Idone.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Idoni

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

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

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