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

Paddio, 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 Paddio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Paddio in America

Paddio is the 108734th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Paddio surname appeared 163 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 Paddio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Paddio 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 Paddio

The surname Paddio is believed to have originated in Italy, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "paddia," which referred to a type of marshy or swampy land. This suggests that the name was likely associated with individuals who lived in or near such terrain.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Paddio surname can be found in the Codice Diplomatico, a collection of historical documents from the 11th century. This record mentions a certain "Giovanni Paddio" who was a landowner in the region of Tuscany.

During the Renaissance era, the Paddio name appeared in several literary works and artistic records. Notably, a fresco painted by the renowned artist Giotto di Bondone in the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi depicts a figure identified as "Guido Paddio." This figure is believed to have been a prominent citizen of the time, though little is known about his specific role or life.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the Paddio name was Pietro Paddio, a scholar and philosopher who wrote extensively on the works of Aristotle. Born in 1492 in the city of Padua, Paddio gained recognition for his teachings and contributions to the field of philosophy.

Later, in the 18th century, a family of Italian nobility known as the Paddio di Montecchio gained prominence in the region of Veneto. One of the most renowned members of this family was Francesca Paddio di Montecchio, a renowned patron of the arts who commissioned several significant works of art and architecture during her lifetime (1720-1798).

Another notable figure with the Paddio surname was Alessandro Paddio, a military leader who played a role in the Italian unification movement of the 19th century. Born in 1821 in the city of Turin, Paddio served as a general in the army of the Kingdom of Sardinia and later in the newly formed Italian military forces.

While the Paddio name has its roots in Italy, it is worth noting that over time, variations of the spelling emerged, likely due to migration and regional dialects. Some alternative spellings found in historical records include Paddio, Padio, and Paddioli.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Paddio

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

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

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