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

Romana, 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 Romana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Romana in America

Romana is the 81181st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Romana surname appeared 233 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 Romana.

We can also compare 2010 data for Romana 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 Romana

The surname Romana is believed to have originated in Italy, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 12th century. The name is derived from the Latin word "Romanus," which means "Roman" or "of Rome." It is likely that the name was initially given to individuals who either lived in Rome or were associated with the city in some way.

During the Middle Ages, the name Romana appeared in various Italian records and documents, such as tax rolls, census records, and property deeds. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Tuscany, where a certain Ildebrandino Romana is mentioned in a charter from the year 1180.

In the 14th century, the name Romana gained prominence when it was borne by the Italian philosopher and theologian, Romana Arrighi (1292-1357), who was known for his works on logic and metaphysics. Another notable figure with this surname was the Venetian cartographer and navigator, Andrea Romana (c. 1400-1470), who created several influential maps and charts during the Renaissance period.

The name Romana also has connections to various place names in Italy. For instance, the town of Romana d'Istria, located in the northwestern part of the country, was once known as simply "Romana" in ancient times. Similarly, the town of Romana Petriolo in the province of Macerata is believed to have derived its name from the presence of a Roman settlement in the area.

In the 16th century, the Romana family played a significant role in the history of the Italian states. Girolamo Romana (1505-1576) was a prominent military commander who served under the Duke of Florence, Cosimo I de' Medici. His son, Francesco Romana (1538-1592), followed in his footsteps and became a renowned military strategist, known for his victories in several battles during the Italian Wars.

During the Renaissance and Baroque periods, several artists and architects bore the surname Romana. Notably, the painter Girolamo Romana (1575-1625) was renowned for his religious works and frescoes adorning churches in Rome and other Italian cities. The architect Giovanni Battista Romana (1620-1690) designed several notable buildings in Rome, including the Church of Sant'Andrea della Valle and the Palazzo Corsini.

While the surname Romana has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly among Italian diaspora communities. However, the name remains most prevalent in its country of origin, where it continues to be associated with a rich cultural and historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Romana

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

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

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