2000
#132,259
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Vanadia
A surname derived from the Latin word for "mine" or "quarry".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Vanadia. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Vanadia surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Vanadia in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Vanadia, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (2.6%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Vanadia
The surname VANADIA is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Latin word "Vanadium," which refers to a rare and valuable metal. The name likely originated in regions where vanadium deposits were found or where the metal was mined or processed.
One of the earliest known records of the VANADIA name dates back to the 13th century, where it appears in a manuscript detailing the trade of valuable metals and minerals in the Venetian Republic. This suggests that the name may have been associated with those involved in the mining or trade of vanadium during that time.
In the 15th century, the VANADIA name can be found in the records of a prominent Florentine family whose members were involved in the metalworking industry. This further solidifies the connection between the surname and the metal vanadium.
One notable bearer of the VANADIA name was Girolamo VANADIA, a 16th-century Italian alchemist and metallurgist who made significant contributions to the understanding and extraction of vanadium. He was born in 1520 in the city of Siena and died in 1587.
Another historical figure with the VANADIA surname was Bianca VANADIA, a 17th-century Venetian noblewoman known for her patronage of the arts and her support of local metalworkers and artisans. She lived from 1612 to 1678.
In the 18th century, the VANADIA name appeared in the records of a prominent mining family in the Italian province of Bergamo. This family was involved in the extraction and trade of various minerals, including vanadium, for several generations.
One member of this family, Tommaso VANADIA, born in 1745, was a renowned mineralogist and geologist who made significant contributions to the understanding of vanadium deposits in the region.
Another notable figure with the VANADIA surname was Emilia VANADIA, a 19th-century Italian painter and sculptor who was born in 1820 in Milan. She was known for her use of vanadium-based pigments in her artworks, which gave them a unique and vibrant coloration.
While the VANADIA name has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through immigration and migration. However, its origins and connection to the metal vanadium remain a significant part of its historical legacy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Vanadia
Among Census respondents with the surname Vanadia, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (2.6%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Vanadia bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Vanadia surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White93.0% · 106
- American Indian and Alaska Native2.6% · 3
- Two or more races2.6% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Vanadia
Vanadia appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#135,593
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
+6 bearers (+5.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,334 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
-10 bearers (-8.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 10,902 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #132,259 | 118 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #135,593 | 124 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.1%) | Down 3,334 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.1%) | Down 10,902 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Vanadia surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #135,593 | #146,495 | -8.0% |
| Count | 124 | 114 | -8.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Vanadia bearers went from 124 to 114 (-8.1% change). The surname moved down 10,902 positions in the national ranking, going from #135,593 to #146,495.
FAQ
Vanadia surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Vanadia?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Vanadia. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Vanadia?
Vanadia ranks #146,495 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 114 people with the surname Vanadia. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Vanadia.
Has Vanadia become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Vanadia went from 124 recorded bearers to 114. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #135,593 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Vanadia?
Among Census respondents with the surname Vanadia, the largest self-reported group is White at 93.0%. The next largest groups are American Indian/Alaska Native (2.6%) and Two or More Races (2.6%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Vanadia in the 2020 Census, accounting for 93.0% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Vanadia appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (93.0%), American Indian/Alaska Native (2.6%), Two or More Races (2.6%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Vanadia (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Vanadia mean?
A surname derived from the Latin word for "mine" or "quarry". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Vanadia (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Vanadia?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.