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

Sedia, 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 Sedia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Sedia in America

Sedia is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Sedia surname appeared 119 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 Sedia.

The history of the last name Sedia

The surname SEDIA is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Piedmont and Liguria. It is thought to have derived from the Italian word "sedia," meaning "chair" or "seat." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with an occupation or trade related to the production or sale of chairs.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the SEDIA surname can be found in the historic city of Genoa, where a merchant named Giovanni SEDIA is mentioned in a document dated 1428. This document details a business transaction involving the trade of silk and spices.

Another notable figure bearing the SEDIA name was Domenico SEDIA, a renowned sculptor from Turin who lived in the 16th century. He is best known for his intricate woodcarvings adorning the interiors of several churches and palaces throughout Northern Italy.

In the 17th century, the SEDIA surname appeared in various records from the town of Asti, a winemaking center in the Piedmont region. One such record, dated 1634, mentions a landowner named Francesco SEDIA who owned vineyards in the surrounding areas.

During the 18th century, the SEDIA name gained prominence in the maritime city of Genoa. Pietro SEDIA (1712-1780), a skilled shipwright, was renowned for his expertise in designing and constructing galleys for the Genoese navy.

Another notable figure was Giancarlo SEDIA (1845-1912), a lawyer and politician from Turin who served as a member of the Italian Parliament during the late 19th century. He was known for his advocacy for workers' rights and social reforms.

As the SEDIA surname spread throughout Italy and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as SEDIA, SEDDA, and SEDDIO. These variations can be found in historical records from different regions, reflecting the local dialects and pronunciation variations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Sedia

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

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 Sedia 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.

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

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