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

Dagnino, 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 Dagnino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Dagnino in America

Dagnino is the 48717th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Dagnino surname appeared 433 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 Dagnino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Dagnino 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 Dagnino

The surname Dagnino originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Liguria and Piedmont. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "dagnus," meaning "worthy" or "noble." The earliest recorded instances of this surname can be traced back to the 12th century.

In medieval times, the Dagnino family held significant influence in the city of Genoa, located in the Liguria region. Historical records show that members of this family played prominent roles in the maritime affairs and trade activities of the Republic of Genoa, which was a major maritime power during that era.

One notable historical figure bearing the Dagnino surname was Oberto Dagnino, a Genoese admiral who lived in the 13th century. He commanded the naval forces of Genoa and played a crucial role in the city's naval victories against its rivals, such as Venice and Pisa.

Another prominent individual was Agostino Dagnino, a 16th-century Genoese diplomat and statesman. He served as an ambassador for the Republic of Genoa and was instrumental in negotiating important treaties and alliances with other European powers.

In the 17th century, Matteo Dagnino was a renowned architect from Genoa who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings and churches in his hometown, including the Church of San Siro and the Palazzo Dagnino.

The Dagnino surname also has connections to the Piedmont region of Italy. In the 18th century, Giuseppe Dagnino was a prominent jurist and legal scholar from Turin. He authored several influential works on civil and criminal law, which were widely studied and referenced throughout the Italian states.

Towards the end of the 19th century, Giacomo Dagnino was a respected painter and artist from the town of Chiavari in Liguria. His works, which often depicted scenes of rural life and landscapes, can be found in various art galleries and museums across Italy.

While the Dagnino surname is most closely associated with Italy, it has also been carried by individuals of Italian descent who have migrated to other parts of the world, particularly to countries with sizable Italian immigrant communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Dagnino

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

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

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