Explore the Family Name Badia
The meaning of Badia
Spanish, Catalan, and Italian: habitational name from any of numerous places called Badia or Abbadia, or a topographic name for someone living near an abbey, Spanish abadía, Catalan abadia, and Italian badia (from Latin abbatia). In some cases the surname may have arisen as a metonymic occupational name for someone who worked in an abbey or who looked after one. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Ramon, Carlos, Joaquin, Rafael, Sergio, Alejandro, Alfonso, Americo, Armando, Arturo, Blanca. Italian Antonio, Carmela, Dante, Domenico, Giulio, Ignazio, Leonardo, Luigi, Pietro.
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How common is the last name Badia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Badia saw a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Badia was ranked 30,120 in popularity, with 734 individuals carrying this surname. By 2010, it had risen to rank 27,604, with an increase of 8.35%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 18.8% to 872. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 also rose by 11.11%, indicating that more people identified as Badia in 2010 than they did in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,120 | #27,604 | 8.35% |
| Count | 734 | 872 | 18.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.3 | 11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Badia
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data revealed changes in the demographics associated with the surname Badia. Hispanic ethnicity showed the highest percentage at 59.40% in 2010, increasing by 11.80% since 2000. White ethnicity followed next, with a decrease of 19.31% from 2000's 42.78%. Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicities saw increases of 76.07% and 60.29% respectively, although their overall presence within the Badia surname remained relatively low. There were no reported individuals of Two or More Races or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 53.13% | 59.4% | 11.8% |
| White | 42.78% | 34.52% | -19.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.63% | 2.87% | 76.07% |
| Black | 1.36% | 2.18% | 60.29% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |