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

Omelia, 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 Omelia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Omelia in America

Omelia is the 34149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Omelia surname appeared 665 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 Omelia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Omelia 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 Omelia

The surname Omelia is of Italian origin, originating from the northern regions of Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "omelia," which translates to "homily" or "sermon." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with individuals who were involved in religious or scholarly pursuits.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Omelia can be found in the historic town of Genoa, dating back to the 13th century. In a document from 1295, a merchant named Giovanni Omelia is mentioned, indicating the presence of this surname in the region during that time.

In the 14th century, records from the city of Venice mention a family with the surname Omelia. A notable figure from this time was Niccolò Omelia, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived from 1320 to 1395. His writings on ethics and metaphysics were highly influential during the Renaissance period.

The surname Omelia can also be traced back to the region of Tuscany, where it is believed to have originated from the town of Omelia, located near the city of Pisa. This place name is thought to have derived from the Latin word "umilia," meaning "humble" or "lowly," possibly referring to the modest nature of the town's inhabitants.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure bearing the surname Omelia was Beatrice Omelia, a noblewoman from the city of Florence. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support for various cultural initiatives during the Renaissance.

Another notable individual with the surname Omelia was Giulio Omelia, a 16th-century architect and engineer from Milan. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and fortifications throughout northern Italy, including the famous Castello Sforzesco in Milan.

Throughout the centuries, the surname Omelia has maintained a presence in various regions of Italy, although it is now considered relatively uncommon. It is important to note that historical records and references to individuals with this surname may vary in spelling, including variations such as Omelia, Omilia, and Omelia.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Omelia

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

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

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