There are
895
Avenas in the USA
Avena is the
27059th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Avena

EmilioAguinaldo

Emilio Aguinaldo was a Filipino revolutionary general and politician who was the first president of the Philippines, serving from 1899 to 1901.

CarlosP.

Carlos P. Garcia was a Filipino teacher, poet, lawyer, and politician who served as the eighth president of the Philippines from 1957 to 1961.

MarceloH.

Marcelo H. del Pilar was a Filipino writer, lawyer, and journalist who became known for his involvement in the Propaganda Movement and his contributions to the reformist newspaper La Solidaridad.

AurelioTolentino

Aurelio Tolentino was a Filipino playwright, poet, and novelist who is considered one of the pioneers of Philippine drama.

BienvenidoLumbera

Bienvenido Lumbera is a Filipino poet, critic, and scholar known for his contributions to Philippine literature and his activism for cultural and social change.

LualhatiBautista

Lualhati Bautista is a Filipino novelist, screenwriter, and journalist known for her works that tackle social and political issues in the Philippines.

AmandoDoronila

Amando Doronila is a Filipino journalist and political analyst who has written extensively on Philippine politics and international relations.

EfrenPeñaflorida

Efren Peñaflorida is a Filipino educator and social worker who founded the Dynamic Teen Company, an organization that provides education and support to street children.

JaclynJose

Jaclyn Jose is a Filipino actress known for her roles in critically acclaimed films such as 'Ma' Rosa' for which she won the Best Actress award at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival.

CriseldaLontok

Criselda Lontok was a Filipino fashion designer known for her elegant and timeless designs.

Avena Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Avena' is of Spanish origin. It is derived from the Spanish word for 'oat,' which is 'avena.' In the Philippines, the surname 'Avena' is common among families with Spanish ancestry.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Avena' is primarily found in the Philippines, particularly in the regions of Luzon and Visayas. There may also be individuals with the surname 'Avena' in other parts of the world, particularly among the Filipino diaspora.
VariationsThere are no significant variations of the surname 'Avena.'
Migration and ImmigrationAs a Filipino surname, 'Avena' may have been carried by individuals who migrated or immigrated to other countries, especially during periods of Spanish colonial rule in the Philippines and subsequent diaspora.