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

Crugnale, 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 Crugnale surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Crugnale in America

Crugnale is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Crugnale surname appeared 189 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 Crugnale.

We can also compare 2010 data for Crugnale 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 Crugnale

The surname CRUGNALE is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "crognale," which referred to a small stone quarry or excavation site. This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with those who worked in or lived near such quarries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the CRUGNALE surname dates back to the 14th century, when it appeared in a document from the town of Gubbio in the province of Perugia, Umbria. This document mentioned a certain Bartolomeo CRUGNALE, who was a stonemason by trade.

In the 15th century, the CRUGNALE name was also found in records from the city of Siena in Tuscany. These records referenced a family of that surname who owned a small vineyard and olive grove in the surrounding countryside.

A notable figure bearing the CRUGNALE name was Giacomo CRUGNALE, a renowned sculptor born in Arezzo, Tuscany, in 1520. His works adorned several churches and public buildings throughout central Italy during the Renaissance period.

Another prominent CRUGNALE was Pietro CRUGNALE, a military officer who served under the Medici family in Florence during the 16th century. He was commended for his bravery and leadership in several battles against rival city-states.

In the 17th century, a branch of the CRUGNALE family migrated to the island of Sardinia, where they established themselves as respected landowners and farmers. One member of this branch, Antonio CRUGNALE (1645-1712), became a respected local leader and was appointed as the mayor of the town of Alghero for several years.

Another notable figure was Maria CRUGNALE (1768-1842), a renowned opera singer from Milan who performed in some of the most prestigious theaters across Europe during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

While the CRUGNALE surname may have been more prevalent in certain regions of Italy in the past, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to emigration. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval era in central Italy, where it was likely associated with those involved in stonework or quarrying activities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Crugnale

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

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

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