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

Manfredonia, 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 Manfredonia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manfredonia in America

Manfredonia is the 50771st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manfredonia surname appeared 411 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 Manfredonia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manfredonia 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 Manfredonia

The surname Manfredonia has its origins in the Apulia region of southern Italy, specifically in the town of the same name. The name itself is derived from the ancient Greek words "Man-fredos," meaning "the cold hand," and "nea," meaning "new." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who had a reputation for having cold hands, perhaps due to the region's harsh winters.

In the Middle Ages, the town of Manfredonia was an important port city and played a significant role in the Crusades. It is believed that the surname may have been adopted by families who lived in or near the town during this time period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Manfredonia can be found in a document from the 12th century, which mentions a nobleman named Ruggiero Manfredonia. This document is held in the archives of the Basilica di San Nicola in Bari, Italy.

During the Renaissance, the surname Manfredonia became more widespread, with several notable individuals bearing the name. One such person was Pietro Manfredonia, a renowned painter from Naples who lived in the 16th century. His works can still be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Manfredonia family emigrated to Spain, where they established themselves as landowners and merchants. One of the most notable members of this branch was Domingo Manfredonia, who was born in 1624 and served as a respected diplomat for the Spanish crown.

Another significant figure in the history of the Manfredonia surname was Girolamo Manfredonia, a Neapolitan philosopher and theologian who lived in the 18th century. He was known for his writings on ethics and moral philosophy, which were widely read and debated throughout Europe.

In more recent times, the surname Manfredonia has been carried by several notable individuals, including the Italian painter and sculptor Gaetano Manfredonia (1912-1976), and the American author and screenwriter Mario Manfredonia (born 1939).

Throughout its history, the surname Manfredonia has maintained a strong connection to its roots in the Apulia region of Italy. While the name has spread to other parts of the world, its origins can be traced back to the ancient town that bears its name, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of southern Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manfredonia

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

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

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