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

Bergonia, 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 Bergonia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bergonia in America

Bergonia is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bergonia surname appeared 129 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 Bergonia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bergonia 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 Bergonia

The surname BERGONIA has its origins in the northern regions of Italy, dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the old Italian word "bergamino," which referred to someone who hailed from the town of Bergamo, located in the Lombardy region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BERGONIA can be found in the archives of the city of Verona, where a certain Guglielmo BERGONIA was mentioned as a merchant and landowner in the year 1247. The name's popularity likely stemmed from the prosperous wool and silk trade in the region during that time period.

In the 14th century, the BERGONIA name appears in several documents from the city of Milan, where a family of that name held considerable influence and wealth. A prominent figure, Giacomo BERGONIA (1321-1387), was a renowned architect who oversaw the construction of several churches and palaces in the city.

As the name spread across Italy, it also underwent various spelling variations, such as BERGOGNIA, BERGONHA, and BERGOGNINI. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of scribes who transcribed the name in official records.

One notable bearer of the BERGONIA name was Giulio BERGONIA (1456-1521), a celebrated painter from the Venetian school of art. His works, including religious frescoes and portraits of nobility, can still be admired in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

Another historical figure of note was Caterina BERGONIA (1548-1624), a philanthropist and patron of the arts from the city of Florence. Her generous contributions helped establish one of the first public libraries in the city, which still bears her family's name.

Beyond Italy, the BERGONIA name also found its way to other parts of Europe, including Spain and France, where it was adapted to local spellings and pronunciations. For instance, in the 17th century, a prominent Spanish military leader, Diego BERGONIA (1621-1691), served under King Philip IV and played a crucial role in various campaigns against the French.

Throughout its long history, the surname BERGONIA has been carried by numerous individuals who have left their mark in various fields, from the arts and architecture to commerce and military service. While its origins can be traced back to the northern regions of Italy, the name has since spread across continents, maintaining its distinctive character and rich heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bergonia

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

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

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