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

Vonada, 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 Vonada surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vonada in America

Vonada is the 47521st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vonada surname appeared 446 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 Vonada.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vonada 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 Vonada

The surname VONADA originated in Germany during the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "von" meaning "from" and the place name "Ada". The name likely referred to someone who hailed from a location called Ada or a similar-sounding place.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name VONADA can be found in the church records of the town of Hesse, Germany, from the late 1500s. These records mention a family by the name of VONADA residing in the area at that time.

In the 17th century, the VONADA name appeared in various historical documents and manuscripts across central and southern Germany. Some of these documents include land ownership records, tax rolls, and legal proceedings.

Notable individuals with the surname VONADA include Johann VONADA (1612-1687), a German merchant and landowner from the town of Marburg. Another prominent figure was Friedrich VONADA (1732-1802), a renowned clockmaker from the city of Nuremberg.

The VONADA name can also be traced back to the village of Adlerbach in the Black Forest region of Germany. The variant spelling "VONADLERBACH" was commonly used by families originating from this area during the 18th and 19th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in North America dates back to the late 18th century, when Hans VONADA (1756-1832), a German immigrant, settled in Pennsylvania. He is believed to be one of the first individuals with this surname to arrive in the United States.

Other notable figures with the VONADA surname include Gottfried VONADA (1815-1889), a German-American farmer and miller who established a successful business in Ohio, and Emilie VONADA (1867-1945), a German novelist and poet known for her works exploring the struggles of women in society.

Overall, the surname VONADA has a rich history rooted in the German-speaking regions of Europe, with its earliest origins dating back to the 16th century. The name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including merchants, artisans, writers, and immigrants who eventually settled in different parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vonada

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

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

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