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

Padova, 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 Padova surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Padova in America

Padova is the 129047th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Padova surname appeared 132 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 Padova.

We can also compare 2010 data for Padova 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 Padova

The surname Padova originates from Italy, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. The name likely derives from the city of Padova (Padua in English), located in the Veneto region of northern Italy. This city has a rich history dating back to ancient Roman times and was an influential center of learning and culture during the medieval period.

Padova is believed to have its linguistic origins in the Latin word "Patavium," which was the name of the ancient Roman settlement that later became the modern city of Padua. Over time, the name evolved into its Italian form, "Padova," and became a common surname for families hailing from this region.

Historical records indicate that the surname Padova appeared in various documents throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. For instance, it is mentioned in the "Codice Diplomatico Padovano," a collection of medieval documents related to the city of Padua and its surrounding areas.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Padova was Pietro Padova, a prominent jurist and professor of law who lived in the 13th century. He taught at the prestigious University of Padua and was highly regarded for his legal expertise.

Another notable figure was Girolamo Padova (1470-1537), a Renaissance humanist scholar and poet. He was born in Padua and is known for his Latin poetry and his contributions to the study of classical literature.

In the 16th century, Giovanni Battista Padova (1529-1597) was a renowned architect and sculptor who worked on several important architectural projects in Padua and other cities in the Veneto region.

The surname Padova is also associated with the noble Padova family, who held significant influence and power in Padua during the Middle Ages and Renaissance. This family produced several notable members, including military leaders, politicians, and ecclesiastical figures.

Another individual of note was Antonio Padova (1688-1767), a Baroque painter from Padua who specialized in religious works and frescoes. His paintings can be found in various churches and institutions in the Veneto region.

While the surname Padova has its roots in the city of Padua, it has since spread to other parts of Italy and beyond, carried by families who migrated from the region or had ancestral ties to the area.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Padova

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

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

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