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

Londa, 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 Londa surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Londa in America

Londa is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Londa surname appeared 154 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 Londa.

We can also compare 2010 data for Londa 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 Londa

The surname Londa is believed to have originated in Italy, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "londa," which means "wave" or "undulating." This could suggest that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who lived near bodies of water or worked in maritime professions.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Londa surname was Giovanni Londa, a merchant from the city of Venice who was mentioned in trade records from the year 1567. Another notable individual was Alessandra Londa, a poet from Florence who lived during the late 16th century and was renowned for her lyrical compositions celebrating the beauty of the Tuscan countryside.

The Londa name can be traced to various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. In some historical documents, it appears with slight variations in spelling, such as "Londe" or "Londae." These variations likely arose due to regional dialects and the inconsistent spelling conventions of the time.

In the 17th century, the Londa family established a notable presence in the Papal States, with several members holding positions within the Catholic Church. One such figure was Cardinal Giulio Londa, who served as a papal legate during the reign of Pope Innocent XI in the late 1600s.

The name Londa also has connections to certain place names in Italy. For instance, the town of Londa in the province of Florence is believed to be named after a local family bearing the same surname. This town was mentioned in various medieval records and may have been the ancestral home of some Londa lineages.

Throughout history, several other individuals with the Londa surname have made their mark in various fields. These include:

1. Girolamo Londa (1580-1642), a renowned painter from Rome known for his religious works and portraits.
2. Lucrezia Londa (1628-1701), a writer and philosopher from Naples who advocated for women's education.
3. Antonio Londa (1745-1812), a military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars and was awarded the Legion of Honor.
4. Emilio Londa (1879-1957), an Italian architect responsible for designing several prominent buildings in Milan.
5. Elisabetta Londa (1920-2005), a celebrated opera singer who performed at major venues across Europe.

While the Londa surname may not be as widely recognized as some others, its rich history and connections to various regions of Italy make it a notable part of the country's cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Londa

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

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

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