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

Brignoni, 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 Brignoni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Brignoni in America

Brignoni is the 47186th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Brignoni surname appeared 450 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 Brignoni.

We can also compare 2010 data for Brignoni 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 Brignoni

The surname Brignoni originates from Italy, specifically from the Lombardy region in the northern part of the country. It likely emerged during the medieval period, between the 5th and 15th centuries.

Brignoni is believed to be derived from the Italian word "brignone," which means "a person from Brignano," a small town located near Milan. This suggests that the name was initially a locational surname, indicating the place of origin or residence of the earliest bearers.

In the 14th century, historical records mention a Guglielmo Brignoni, a prominent figure in the city of Milan. He was a merchant and banker who played a significant role in the economic affairs of the region.

Another notable bearer of the Brignoni surname was Antonio Brignoni, born in 1535 in the town of Brignano. He was a renowned artist and sculptor who contributed to the embellishment of several churches and cathedrals in northern Italy during the Renaissance period.

During the 16th century, the Brignoni family became prominent landowners in the Lombardy region, with several members serving as local officials and administrators. One such individual was Gian Marco Brignoni, born in 1567, who held the position of mayor in the town of Brignano for several years.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Brignoni family settled in the nearby region of Piedmont. Here, they became known for their involvement in the wine-making industry. One of the most celebrated figures from this period was Francesco Brignoni, born in 1724, whose vineyards produced some of the finest wines in the region.

Another noteworthy individual with the Brignoni surname was Marcello Brignoni, a military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars of the early 19th century. He was born in 1789 and served in the Italian contingent of Napoleon's Grande Armée, participating in several campaigns across Europe.

Throughout its history, the Brignoni surname has maintained a strong presence in northern Italy, particularly in the regions of Lombardy and Piedmont. While the name has variations in spelling, such as Brignone and Brignoni, it remains closely associated with its Italian roots and the town of Brignano from which it originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Brignoni

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

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

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