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

Intravaia, 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 Intravaia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Intravaia in America

Intravaia is the 69170th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Intravaia surname appeared 284 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 Intravaia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Intravaia 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 Intravaia

The surname INTRAVAIA is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the regions of Calabria and Sicily, where it first emerged in the late 15th century. The name is believed to derive from the Latin phrase "intra viam," meaning "within the path" or "along the road," suggesting that the earliest bearers of the name may have lived or worked near a prominent road or pathway.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Sicilian town of Messina, where a family by the name of INTRAVAIA is mentioned in historical records dating back to the late 1400s. These early records indicate that the family held land and property in the region, suggesting a certain level of prominence and social standing.

In the 16th century, the name INTRAVAIA begins to appear in various administrative and ecclesiastical documents across Calabria and Sicily, indicating the gradual spread and establishment of the family name throughout the region. One notable example is the record of a certain Vincenzo INTRAVAIA, born in 1542 in the town of Reggio Calabria, who served as a local magistrate and landowner.

As the centuries progressed, the INTRAVAIA name continued to be associated with various notable figures and families. In the late 17th century, a Father Giuseppe INTRAVAIA, born in 1672 in Palermo, gained recognition as a respected scholar and theologian, authoring several influential works on religious philosophy.

Moving into the 19th century, the name INTRAVAIA gained further prominence with the birth of Gaetano INTRAVAIA (1828-1901), a renowned Sicilian painter and artist known for his stunning landscapes and portraiture. His works can still be found in various galleries and museums throughout Italy.

Another notable figure was Carmelo INTRAVAIA (1865-1931), a prominent Calabrian businessman and philanthropist who made significant contributions to the development of his local community through his entrepreneurial endeavors and charitable initiatives.

While these are just a few examples, the surname INTRAVAIA has a rich and storied history, deeply rooted in the cultural and historical fabric of southern Italy. Its enduring presence over the centuries serves as a testament to the resilience and significance of this Italian family name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Intravaia

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

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

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