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

Macedonia, 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 Macedonia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Macedonia in America

Macedonia is the 109758th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Macedonia surname appeared 161 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 Macedonia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Macedonia 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 Macedonia

The surname "MACEDONIA" is derived from the ancient kingdom of Macedonia, located in the northern part of ancient Greece. This region is now part of modern-day Greece and the Republic of North Macedonia.

The name "MACEDONIA" is thought to have originated from the ancient Greek word "Makedonia," which could be translated as "highlanders" or "the tall ones." The region was known for its rugged terrain and the tall stature of its inhabitants.

In ancient times, Macedonia was a powerful kingdom ruled by notable figures such as Philip II of Macedon (382-336 BC) and his son, Alexander the Great (356-323 BC). Alexander the Great expanded the Macedonian Empire across vast territories, from Greece to India.

The surname "MACEDONIA" can be traced back to medieval times, when it was used to identify individuals who originated from the region of Macedonia. It is possible that some early bearers of the surname were soldiers or administrators in the service of the Macedonian kingdom or its rulers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "MACEDONIA" appears in the Codex Cumanicus, a linguistic codex from the 13th century that contains personal names and vocabulary from various languages. This suggests that the surname was in use during the Middle Ages.

Notable individuals who bore the surname "MACEDONIA" include:

1. Demetrius of Macedonia (fl. 200 BC), a Greek historian and author of works on the history of Macedonia.
2. Manuel Macedonia (c. 1230-1305), a Byzantine aristocrat and military commander who served under the Palaiologan dynasty.
3. Andronikos Palaiologos Macedonia (c. 1280-1320), a Byzantine prince and member of the Palaiologan dynasty, known for his military exploits.
4. Pietro Macedonia (c. 1455-1520), an Italian Renaissance painter and architect from the Republic of Venice.
5. Miguel de Macedonia (c. 1510-1575), a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru under Francisco Pizarro.

Over time, the surname "MACEDONIA" spread beyond its geographic origins, as individuals migrated to other regions and countries. However, its roots can be traced back to the ancient kingdom of Macedonia and its rich historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Macedonia

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

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

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