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

O'Malia, 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 O'Malia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of O'Malia in America

O'Malia is the 72771st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The O'Malia surname appeared 267 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 O'Malia.

We can also compare 2010 data for O'Malia 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 O'Malia

The surname OMALIA has its origins in Italy, particularly in the northern regions of Lombardy and Veneto. It is believed to have emerged during the late Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is derived from the Latin word "omalia," which means "smooth" or "level," suggesting that it may have initially referred to someone who lived in a flat or level area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name OMALIA can be found in a document from the Archivio di Stato di Milano (State Archives of Milan), dated 1382. This document mentions a certain "Petrus de Omalia," who was a landowner in the village of Castiglione delle Stiviere, near the city of Mantua.

In the 15th century, the name appears in several notarial records from the city of Verona. One notable example is a contract dated 1472, which bears the signature of "Jacobus Omalia," a merchant from the city's renowned wool trade.

During the Renaissance period, the OMALIA surname gained some prominence in the arts. Pietro Omalia (1490-1558), a painter from Vicenza, was known for his fresco work in several churches and palaces throughout the Veneto region. His most celebrated work is the "Adoration of the Magi" fresco in the Basilica di Santa Corona in Vicenza.

In the 17th century, the name OMALIA can be found in the records of the University of Padua, one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Europe. A certain "Giovanni Battista Omalia" (1612-1679) was a professor of medicine and philosophy at the university, and his writings on anatomy and physiology were widely studied throughout Italy.

Another notable figure bearing the OMALIA surname was Alessandro Omalia (1738-1814), a military officer and diplomat who served in the Venetian Republic. He was involved in several important negotiations with the Ottoman Empire and was known for his skills in diplomacy and conflict resolution.

Throughout the centuries, the OMALIA surname has also been associated with several noble families in northern Italy. The Omalia family of Verona, for instance, was granted a coat of arms and the title of "Conti" (Counts) by the Venetian Republic in the 16th century, in recognition of their service to the state.

While the OMALIA surname is relatively uncommon today, it remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage of northern Italy, particularly in the regions of Lombardy and Veneto, where it has its deepest roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name O'Malia

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname O'Malia.

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 O'Malia 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 O'Malia 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 O'Malia was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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