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

Melodia, 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 Melodia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Melodia in America

Melodia is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Melodia surname appeared 162 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 Melodia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Melodia 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 Melodia

The surname Melodia has its origins in Italy, dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "melodia," which means "melody" or "tune." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to individuals who were skilled in music or had a melodious voice.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Melodia can be found in a document from the city of Venice in 1492, where a certain Giovanni Melodia was listed as a member of the local musicians' guild. This indicates that the name was already in use during the Renaissance period and was associated with the musical arts.

In the 16th century, the Melodia family gained prominence in the region of Tuscany, particularly in the city of Florence. Records show that a certain Francesco Melodia (1520-1598) was a renowned composer and lutenist who served at the court of the Medici family, patrons of the arts.

During the 17th century, the name Melodia spread to other parts of Italy, including the southern regions. In Naples, there is a record of a playwright and poet named Giambattista Melodia (1608-1676), who wrote several works for the local theater scene.

In the 18th century, the Melodia name appears in connection with the city of Genoa, where a family of merchants and bankers flourished. One notable figure was Antonio Melodia (1722-1801), who was a prominent financier and served as a consul for the Republic of Genoa in various European cities.

Moving into the 19th century, the Melodia surname can be found in various parts of Italy, indicating its spread across the country. One notable bearer of the name was Domenico Melodia (1835-1897), a politician and statesman from Calabria who served as a member of the Italian Parliament.

Throughout its history, the surname Melodia has been associated with individuals from diverse fields, including music, literature, commerce, and politics. While its origins are firmly rooted in Italy, the name has undoubtedly traveled and been embraced by families in other parts of the world, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Melodia

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

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

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