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

Castagnoli, 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 Castagnoli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Castagnoli in America

Castagnoli is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Castagnoli surname appeared 137 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 Castagnoli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Castagnoli 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 Castagnoli

The surname Castagnoli originated in Italy, with records dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Italian word "castagna," meaning chestnut tree or chestnut. The name likely referred to someone who lived near or worked with chestnut trees or chestnuts.

The earliest known record of the name Castagnoli appears in a document from the city of Siena in 1189, referring to a family with the surname. Over time, variations in spelling emerged, including Castagnola, Castagnuolo, and Castagnuoli.

During the Renaissance period, the Castagnoli family played a prominent role in the city of Florence. One notable member was Girolamo Castagnoli (1499-1572), a renowned sculptor and architect who contributed to the design of several churches and palaces in Florence.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Castagnoli family settled in the town of Castiglione del Lago, near Perugia. Here, they established themselves as successful merchants and landowners. One of the most famous members of this branch was Marco Castagnoli (1725-1798), who served as the mayor of Castiglione del Lago for over two decades.

Another notable figure with the surname Castagnoli was Vincenzo Castagnoli (1867-1945), an Italian playwright and novelist from Rome. He authored several acclaimed works, including the novel "La Famiglia Castagnoli" (The Castagnoli Family), which explored the dynamics of a wealthy Italian family.

In the 20th century, the Castagnoli name gained recognition in the world of sports. Giovanni Castagnoli (1908-1984) was an Italian footballer who played as a defender for several clubs, including A.C. Milan and the Italian national team.

Throughout its history, the surname Castagnoli has been associated with various locations in Italy, particularly in the regions of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio, where it has deep roots and a long-standing presence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Castagnoli

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

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

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