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

Fangonilo, 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 Fangonilo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fangonilo in America

Fangonilo is the 141140th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fangonilo surname appeared 118 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 Fangonilo.

The history of the last name Fangonilo

The surname "FANGONILO" is of Italian origin, with roots dating back to the 13th century. The name is derived from the Latin words "fango" meaning mud or clay, and "nilo" referring to the Nile River. This suggests that the name may have originated from a family or individual with ties to the regions along the Nile River basin, perhaps involved in pottery or clay-related trades.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a medieval manuscript from the city of Florence, dated around 1275. The document mentions a "Giovanni Fangonilo," who was a potter and merchant dealing in ceramic wares. This provides historical evidence that the name was present in central Italy during the late Middle Ages.

Another notable reference comes from the archives of the city of Siena, where a "Niccolò Fangonilo" is listed as a landowner and vineyard operator in the 14th century. This suggests that the name had spread to different parts of Tuscany and was associated with agricultural activities as well.

In the 16th century, a "Bianca Fangonilo" is recorded as a renowned painter and artist in the court of the Medici family in Florence. Her works, including portraits and religious paintings, can still be found in various museums and galleries across Italy.

During the Renaissance period, a "Giulio Fangonilo" (1498-1572) was a renowned scholar and philosopher based in Venice. His writings on classical literature and philosophy were widely influential in academic circles of the time.

In the 18th century, a "Lorenzo Fangonilo" (1712-1788) was a prominent architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings and infrastructure projects in the city of Rome.

While the name "FANGONILO" is not as common today, it has a rich historical heritage rooted in various regions of Italy, spanning professions such as pottery, art, scholarship, and architecture over several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fangonilo

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

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

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