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

Boscana, 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 Boscana surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Boscana in America

Boscana is the 150452nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Boscana surname appeared 109 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 Boscana.

The history of the last name Boscana

The surname Boscana originated in the Italian region of Lombardy, specifically in the town of Boscone, which is located near the city of Pavia. This name can be traced back to the 11th century, when it was derived from the Latin word "boscus," meaning "woods" or "forest." The suffix "-ana" was added to denote a person from that particular place.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Boscana appears in a document from the year 1126, which mentions a certain "Guglielmo de Boscana" as a landowner in the area surrounding Pavia. This suggests that the Boscana family had already established roots and possessed property in the region by the early 12th century.

During the 13th century, the name Boscana is found in several historical records related to the city of Milan. For example, a document from 1278 refers to a "Petrus Boscana" as a merchant engaged in trade with other Italian cities. This indicates that the Boscana family had expanded their activities beyond the immediate vicinity of Pavia and had become involved in the commercial life of the region.

In the 14th century, the name Boscana appears in the records of the University of Bologna, one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions of higher learning in Europe. A certain "Giovanni Boscana" is listed as a student there in the year 1347, suggesting that the family had achieved a level of wealth and social standing that allowed them to pursue academic studies.

One notable figure with the surname Boscana was Filippo Boscana (1490-1562), a renowned architect and sculptor who worked in various cities throughout northern Italy. He is credited with the design of several churches and palaces, including the Church of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore in Milan, which is considered one of his masterpieces.

Another individual of note was Girolamo Boscana (1615-1687), a Jesuit missionary who traveled to the Americas and spent several years working among the Native American tribes in what is now California. He is known for his efforts to learn and document the languages and cultures of these indigenous populations.

In the 18th century, the name Boscana is associated with the Italian composer and violinist Giovanni Battista Boscana (1725-1792), who was active in the courts of various European monarchs and made significant contributions to the development of the violin concerto genre.

The 19th century saw the emergence of Carlo Boscana (1801-1876), an Italian politician and statesman who played a role in the unification of Italy and served as a member of the first Italian parliament after the country's unification in 1861.

Throughout its long history, the surname Boscana has been closely tied to the region of Lombardy and the city of Pavia, where it originated. While the name has spread to other parts of Italy and beyond, its roots can be traced back to the forested areas surrounding Pavia in the medieval period.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Boscana

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

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 Boscana 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.

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

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