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

Nona, 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 Nona surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nona in America

Nona is the 64388th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nona surname appeared 309 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 Nona.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nona 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 Nona

The surname NONA has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "nonna," which means "grandmother" or "grandma." This name would have likely been given as a nickname or descriptive name to someone who was a grandmother or who acted in a grandmotherly manner.

The earliest known record of the surname NONA dates back to the 13th century in the region of Tuscany, Italy. In a manuscript from 1267, a certain Giovanni di Nona is mentioned as a landowner in the town of Siena. This suggests that the name was already well-established in that area during that time period.

As the surname spread throughout Italy, it took on various spellings and regional variations. Some examples include Nonna, Nonni, and Noni. These variants often reflected local dialects and pronunciation patterns.

One notable individual bearing the surname NONA was Bartolomeo Nona, a Venetian merchant and explorer who lived in the 15th century. He is credited with being one of the first Europeans to establish trade relations with the Ottoman Empire, paving the way for future commercial and cultural exchanges between Venice and the Middle East.

In the 16th century, a family by the name of Nona resided in the town of Arezzo, Tuscany. They were known for their skilled craftsmanship in the production of terracotta pottery and tiles. Several examples of their work can still be found in local museums and historic buildings.

Another prominent figure was Antonio Nona, a 17th-century architect from Naples. He is best known for his contributions to the design and construction of several baroque churches and palaces in the city, including the Church of Santa Maria della Vita and the Palazzo Donghi-Caracciolo.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Nona was a renowned painter from the city of Venice. His works, which often depicted scenes of everyday Venetian life, were highly acclaimed and can be found in various art galleries throughout Italy and Europe.

The surname NONA has also been documented in other parts of Europe, such as Spain and France, likely due to migration and intermarriage. However, its origins can be traced back to the Italian peninsula, where it has a long and rich history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nona

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

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

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