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

Madia, 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 Madia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Madia in America

Madia is the 37735th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Madia surname appeared 589 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 Madia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Madia 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 Madia

The surname MADIA originated from the Calabria region of southern Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "madia," which refers to a type of wooden kneading trough used for bread-making. This suggests that the name may have originated from an occupation or trade related to baking or flour milling.

The earliest recorded instances of the MADIA surname can be traced back to the 16th century in various Italian historical records and documents. One notable mention is found in a 1587 census record from the town of Reggio Calabria, which lists a family with the surname MADIA residing in the area.

In the 17th century, the MADIA name appears in several church records and baptismal registers from the Calabrian towns of Catanzaro and Crotone. This indicates that the name had spread to other parts of the region during this time period.

A notable figure bearing the MADIA surname was Giuseppe MADIA, a nobleman and landowner who lived in the town of Vibo Valentia, Calabria, in the late 18th century (c. 1750-1820). Records show that he was a prominent figure in the local community and had significant landholdings in the area.

Another historical figure was Francesco MADIA, a Catholic priest and scholar who lived in the early 19th century (c. 1790-1865). He was born in the town of Cosenza, Calabria, and was known for his writings on theology and philosophy.

In the mid-19th century, the MADIA surname can be found in various emigration records, indicating that individuals with this name began leaving Italy for other parts of the world, likely due to economic and political factors at the time.

One notable emigrant was Antonio MADIA, who was born in Calabria in 1845 and later settled in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in the late 1800s. He is recorded as one of the earliest individuals with the MADIA surname to establish a presence in South America.

Another figure of note was Vincenzo MADIA, a painter and artist who lived in Naples, Italy, in the late 19th century (c. 1860-1920). He was known for his landscapes and depictions of rural life in southern Italy.

While the MADIA surname is predominantly found in Italy, particularly in the southern regions, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to Italian emigration. However, its origins can be traced back to the Calabria region and its likely association with occupations related to bread-making and flour milling.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Madia

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

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

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