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

Madonia, 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 Madonia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Madonia in America

Madonia is the 21774th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Madonia surname appeared 1,194 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 Madonia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Madonia 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 Madonia

The surname Madonia originated in Sicily, Italy during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian place name Madonia, a town located in the province of Palermo. The town's name is believed to have roots in the Latin word "madonnia," meaning "my lady," referring to the Virgin Mary.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Madonia surname can be found in the Sicilian Vespers, a popular uprising against the French rule in Sicily in 1282. Historical records mention a nobleman named Guglielmo Madonia who participated in the rebellion.

In the 15th century, the Madonia family was among the prominent noble families in Sicily. They owned vast lands and estates around the town of Madonia. Historical documents from this period mention several members of the Madonia family, such as Pietro Madonia (1410-1482), who served as a magistrate in Palermo.

During the Renaissance, the Madonia surname spread beyond Sicily as members of the family migrated to other parts of Italy. In the 16th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Madonia (1528-1591) was a renowned scholar and philosopher based in Naples.

As the Madonia family grew, they established branches in various regions of Italy. In the 18th century, Vincenzo Madonia (1720-1789) was a respected painter from Messina, known for his religious artworks in churches across Sicily.

Another prominent individual with the Madonia surname was Giuseppe Madonia (1826-1901), a Sicilian politician and lawyer who played a significant role in the unification of Italy and served as a member of the Italian Parliament.

While the surname Madonia has its roots in Sicily, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration. Over the centuries, individuals with this last name have made notable contributions across various fields, reflecting the rich history and legacy of this Italian surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Madonia

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

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

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