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

Romania, 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 Romania surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Romania in America

Romania is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Romania surname appeared 112 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 Romania.

We can also compare 2010 data for Romania 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 Romania

The surname "ROMANIA" is believed to have originated from the country of Romania, which is located in Eastern Europe. It is thought to have emerged during the Middle Ages, when surnames were first adopted in Europe.

One theory suggests that the name "ROMANIA" may have been derived from the Latin word "Romanus," meaning "Roman." This could be a reference to the Roman Empire, which once controlled the region that is now modern-day Romania. The name may have been given to individuals who lived in or were associated with this area.

Another possibility is that the name "ROMANIA" is related to the Romanian language, which is a Romance language derived from the Vulgar Latin spoken in the Roman provinces of Southeastern Europe. It could have been used to identify individuals who spoke this language or were of Romanian descent.

In terms of historical references, the earliest known record of the surname "ROMANIA" dates back to the 14th century. It is mentioned in a document from the Principality of Wallachia, which was a medieval Romanian state located in the southern part of modern-day Romania.

One notable individual with the surname "ROMANIA" was Ion ROMANIA, a 16th-century Romanian nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the defense of Wallachia against Ottoman invasions. He was born in 1524 and died in 1585.

Another prominent figure with this surname was Mihail ROMANIA, a 17th-century Romanian scholar and writer who made significant contributions to the development of the Romanian language and literature. He was born in 1633 and died in 1708.

In the 18th century, there was a Romanian prince named Constantin ROMANIA, who ruled the Principality of Moldavia from 1769 to 1772. He was known for his efforts to modernize the country and strengthen its ties with Western Europe.

In the 19th century, a notable figure was Dimitrie ROMANIA, a Romanian writer and philosopher who played a crucial role in the development of the Romanian national consciousness. He was born in 1818 and died in 1892.

Finally, in the 20th century, there was a Romanian politician and diplomat named Ion ROMANIA, who served as the country's ambassador to several nations, including the United States and the Soviet Union. He was born in 1904 and died in 1985.

It's important to note that while the surname "ROMANIA" is primarily associated with Romania, it is also possible that individuals with this surname may have origins or connections to other regions or countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Romania

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

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

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