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

Senia, 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 Senia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Senia in America

Senia is the 86645th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Senia surname appeared 215 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 Senia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Senia 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 Senia

The surname SENIA has its origins in Italy, dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "senia," which means a well or a cistern. This suggests that the name may have been originally used to identify individuals who lived near or worked with wells or cisterns.

SENIA is predominantly found in the regions of Campania and Calabria in southern Italy. In the early records, variations of the spelling include "Senia," "Senja," and "Senja."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname SENIA can be found in the 1589 census records of the town of Salerno, where a family by the name of SENIA is listed as residents. Historical documents also indicate that a prominent figure named Girolamo SENIA lived in Naples during the late 16th century, serving as a respected merchant and landowner.

During the 17th century, the SENIA surname appeared in various church records and property deeds across the Campania region. A notable individual from this era was Vincenzo SENIA (1623-1687), a skilled stonemason who contributed to the construction of several notable buildings in Naples.

In the 18th century, the SENIA name gained prominence with the birth of Francesco Antonio SENIA (1734-1808), a renowned philosopher and theologian from Salerno. His influential writings on ethics and moral philosophy were widely read and studied throughout Italy at the time.

Moving into the 19th century, Giuseppe SENIA (1821-1892) was a celebrated painter from Calabria, known for his landscapes and historical scenes. His works were displayed in prestigious galleries across Italy and Europe.

Another noteworthy figure was Maria SENIA (1857-1935), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools in southern Italy and campaigned tirelessly for educational opportunities for girls and women.

As the SENIA family spread throughout Italy and beyond, the name has continued to be associated with various professions and achievements. While the exact origin of the surname may be rooted in humble beginnings, it has undoubtedly left an indelible mark on Italian history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Senia

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

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

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