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

Alagna, 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 Alagna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Alagna in America

Alagna is the 35993rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Alagna surname appeared 623 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 Alagna.

We can also compare 2010 data for Alagna 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 Alagna

The surname Alagna has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Sicily and Calabria. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "agna," which means "lamb," indicating that the name may have initially been used to identify individuals who worked as shepherds or were involved in the wool trade.

One of the earliest known references to the name Alagna can be found in the Sicilian town of Alagna Superiore, which dates back to the 13th century. The town's name is thought to be related to the surname, suggesting that the name may have originated from this geographic location.

In the 14th century, records mention an individual named Giovanni Alagna, who was a prominent figure in the city of Palermo, Sicily. Unfortunately, detailed information about his life and achievements is scarce.

During the 15th century, the Alagna surname appeared in various legal documents and records in the regions of Sicily and Calabria. One notable individual from this time period was Antonino Alagna, a wealthy landowner and merchant from the city of Catania, Sicily, who lived between 1425 and 1498.

In the 16th century, the Alagna family gained prominence in the town of Reggio Calabria, located in the southern region of Calabria. One of the most well-known members of this family was Francesco Alagna, a renowned poet and playwright who lived from 1542 to 1612.

As the centuries passed, individuals bearing the surname Alagna spread throughout Italy and beyond. In the 18th century, Vincenzo Alagna, a renowned architect from Naples, left a lasting legacy with his contributions to the design of several churches and public buildings in the city.

Another notable figure with the Alagna surname was Giuseppe Alagna, an Italian opera singer who gained international recognition in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in 1873 in Palermo, Sicily, he performed in some of the world's most prestigious opera houses.

In more recent times, Roberto Alagna, a French tenor of Italian descent, has achieved global fame for his performances in various operas and concerts. Born in 1963 in Clichy, France, he has been widely acclaimed for his interpretations of roles in operas by composers such as Verdi, Puccini, and Massenet.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Alagna

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

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

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