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

Patria, 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 Patria surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Patria in America

Patria is the 79598th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Patria surname appeared 239 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 Patria.

We can also compare 2010 data for Patria 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 Patria

The surname "PATRIA" is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany. It is derived from the Latin word "patria," meaning "fatherland" or "native land." The name is thought to have emerged during the medieval period, possibly as early as the 12th or 13th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "PATRIA" can be found in the historical documents of the Republic of Siena, a prominent city-state in Tuscany during the Middle Ages. Records from the 14th century mention several individuals bearing this surname, indicating that it was already established in the region at that time.

The name "PATRIA" may have been originally used as a descriptive surname, referring to individuals who were particularly patriotic or devoted to their homeland. It could also have been given to families who had lived in a specific area for generations, emphasizing their deep roots and connection to the land.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Giovanni PATRIA (1430-1492) was a renowned artist and sculptor from Siena. His works included several religious sculptures and altarpieces that can still be found in churches throughout Tuscany.

During the Renaissance period, the name "PATRIA" gained prominence in other parts of Italy as well. In the 16th century, a Florentine merchant named Lorenzo PATRIA (1510-1578) is recorded as having established trade routes and business connections throughout Europe, contributing to the economic prosperity of the region.

Another distinguished individual with the surname "PATRIA" was Vincenzo PATRIA (1682-1744), a Neapolitan philosopher and writer who made significant contributions to the intellectual discourse of the Enlightenment era. His works on ethics and political theory were widely read and influential during his lifetime.

In the 19th century, the name "PATRIA" was associated with the Italian unification movement, known as the Risorgimento. Antonio PATRIA (1825-1892), a prominent politician and patriot from Piedmont, played a crucial role in the struggle for Italian independence and the establishment of the Kingdom of Italy.

Throughout its history, the surname "PATRIA" has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, merchants, philosophers, and political figures. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Tuscany, the name has since spread to other regions of Italy and beyond, reflecting the diverse paths taken by families bearing this distinctive surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Patria

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

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

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