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

Bigornia, 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 Bigornia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Bigornia in America

Bigornia is the 63873rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Bigornia surname appeared 312 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 Bigornia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Bigornia 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 Bigornia

The surname BIGORNIA originated in Italy, with the earliest recorded examples dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "bigornia," which means an anvil or a blacksmith's anvil. This suggests that the name likely referred to someone who worked as a blacksmith or lived near a blacksmith's workshop.

During the Middle Ages, many surnames were derived from occupations or physical attributes, and BIGORNIA seems to fall into the former category. The name was most prevalent in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, where metalworking and blacksmithing were common trades.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name BIGORNIA can be found in a document from the Tuscan town of Siena, dated 1186. This document mentions a certain "Robertus Bigornia," suggesting that the name was already in use at that time.

In the 14th century, the name appears in the records of the city of Florence. A renowned artist and architect named Andrea Bigornia, born around 1320, was responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in the city.

Another notable figure with the surname BIGORNIA was Giovanni Bigornia, a 15th-century poet and scholar from Perugia. His collection of sonnets and love poems, titled "Rime Amorose," was widely circulated and praised during the Renaissance era.

In the 16th century, the name BIGORNIA gained prominence in the Italian city-state of Milan. A wealthy merchant and banker named Pietro Bigornia, born in 1508, was known for his successful trade ventures and his philanthropic contributions to the city.

During the 17th century, the name BIGORNIA spread beyond Italy and can be found in records from other European countries. In France, a military officer named Jacques Bigornia, born in 1642, served in the armies of King Louis XIV and fought in several wars.

As time passed, the BIGORNIA surname continued to be carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds, including artists, scholars, and professionals. However, its origins remained rooted in the blacksmithing traditions of medieval Italy, reminding us of the rich history and cultural significance behind this unique surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Bigornia

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

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

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