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

Porada, 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 Porada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Porada in America

Porada is the 52851st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Porada surname appeared 392 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 Porada.

We can also compare 2010 data for Porada 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 Porada

The surname PORADA is of Polish origin, originating from the Slavic regions of Central and Eastern Europe. The name likely dates back to the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

One possible origin of the name PORADA is from the Polish word "porada," which means "advice" or "counsel." This suggests that the name may have originally been an occupational surname, referring to someone who provided advice or counsel to others, such as a wise man or counselor.

Another potential source of the name PORADA is the Slavic root word "rad," which means "joy" or "happiness." In this case, the name may have been derived from a personal characteristic or nickname, referring to a person who was joyful or brought happiness to others.

Historical records from Poland and the surrounding regions may contain references to individuals with the surname PORADA, but specific examples are difficult to pinpoint due to the age and scarcity of these documents.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name PORADA can be found in the 16th century, with the birth of Jan PORADA (c. 1520-1590), a Polish nobleman and landowner from the region of Masovia.

In the 17th century, Marcin PORADA (1635-1701) was a prominent Polish lawyer and legal scholar who served as a judge in the city of Krakow.

During the 18th century, Józef PORADA (1720-1785) was a Polish painter and artist who gained recognition for his religious works and portraits.

In the 19th century, Karol PORADA (1810-1878) was a Polish writer and poet who published several collections of poetry and plays.

Another notable figure was Józef PORADA (1865-1929), a Polish engineer and inventor who contributed to the development of early aviation technology.

While the surname PORADA has its roots in Poland and the surrounding Slavic regions, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its origins and historical significance remain firmly rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Central and Eastern Europe.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Porada

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

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

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