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

Vona, 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 Vona surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vona in America

Vona is the 30165th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vona surname appeared 777 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 Vona.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vona 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 Vona

The surname VONA has its origins in Italy, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 13th century in the region of Tuscany. It is believed to derive from the Latin word "bona," meaning "good" or "virtuous," suggesting that it may have been a descriptive surname given to someone known for their upstanding character or commendable deeds.

One of the earliest documented references to the name VONA can be found in the historic records of the city of Siena, where a certain Guido Vona is mentioned in a document dated 1287. This suggests that the surname was already established in this region by the late 13th century.

During the Renaissance period, several notable figures bearing the surname VONA emerged in various fields. In the 15th century, Niccolò Vona was a respected painter and architect from Florence, known for his contributions to the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in the city.

Another notable figure was Girolamo Vona, a humanist scholar and educator who lived in the 16th century. Born in 1492 in the town of Pistoia, he authored several works on philosophy and classical literature and served as a tutor to the children of prominent families in Florence and Rome.

In the 17th century, Vittoria Vona, a renowned operatic soprano, graced the stages of various theaters across Italy, performing in the works of composers such as Claudio Monteverdi and Giacomo Carissimi. Her exceptional vocal talents earned her widespread acclaim and admiration from audiences and critics alike.

Moving into the 18th century, the name VONA appears in connection with the Italian explorer and naturalist Giovanni Vona, who accompanied several scientific expeditions to the Americas and the Pacific regions. His detailed accounts and collections of plant and animal specimens contributed significantly to the advancement of natural history studies during that era.

Finally, in the 19th century, Giuseppe Vona, a prominent lawyer and politician from Naples, played a significant role in the unification of Italy. He served as a member of the Parliament of the Kingdom of Italy and was known for his passionate advocacy for civil rights and social reforms.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the surname VONA throughout the centuries, contributing to various fields and leaving their mark on history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vona

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

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

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