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

Boggio, 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 Boggio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Boggio in America

Boggio is the 29947th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Boggio surname appeared 784 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 Boggio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Boggio 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 Boggio

The surname Boggio has its origins in the northern Italian region of Piedmont, with roots dating back to the medieval era. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "boggio," which translates to "hunchback" or "hump-backed." This suggests that the name may have initially been applied as a descriptive nickname to someone with a noticeable physical characteristic.

The earliest known recorded instances of the Boggio surname can be traced back to the early 13th century, where it appeared in various municipal records and legal documents in towns and villages throughout Piedmont. One notable mention is found in the Codex Astensis, a historical manuscript from the city of Asti, where a certain "Guilielmus Boggius" is referenced in an entry from 1237.

During the Renaissance period, the Boggio name gained prominence in the city of Turin, where several members of the family held positions of influence within the local government and church. One notable figure was Giovanni Battista Boggio, a prominent lawyer and jurist who served as a magistrate in Turin during the late 16th century.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the Boggio surname spread beyond the borders of Piedmont, with branches of the family establishing themselves in other regions of northern Italy, as well as parts of southern France and Switzerland. This diaspora was likely fueled by economic opportunities and political upheaval in the region.

One of the most renowned individuals to bear the Boggio name was Giuseppe Boggio, a renowned architect and engineer born in Turin in 1738. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and infrastructure projects throughout Italy and Europe, including the Royal Palace of Caserta and the Ponte Nuovo in Naples.

Another notable figure was Francesco Boggio, a Italian painter and fresco artist who lived from 1786 to 1863. He was best known for his religious works adorning churches throughout Piedmont and Lombardy, including the frescoes in the Cathedral of Vercelli.

In the 19th century, the Boggio name gained recognition beyond the artistic and professional realms, with several members of the family playing active roles in the Italian Unification movement and the Risorgimento. One such individual was Carlo Boggio, a patriot and military officer who fought alongside Giuseppe Garibaldi during the famous Expedition of the Thousand in 1860.

Throughout its long history, the Boggio surname has maintained a strong presence in its ancestral homeland of Piedmont, while also spreading to various corners of the world through migration and diaspora. Despite its humble origins as a descriptive nickname, the name has come to be associated with a rich legacy of artistic, intellectual, and civic achievement.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Boggio

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

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

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