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

Guagenti, 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 Guagenti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Guagenti in America

Guagenti is the 55841st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Guagenti surname appeared 367 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 Guagenti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Guagenti 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 Guagenti

The surname GUAGENTI is believed to have its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of the country. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "guagenti," which translates to "wanderer" or "traveler." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who frequently moved from place to place or had a nomadic lifestyle.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname GUAGENTI can be found in a document dating back to the 14th century in the town of Matera, located in the Basilicata region of southern Italy. This document mentions a family by the name of GUAGENTI who were landowners in the area.

In the 16th century, there are records of a GUAGENTI family living in the city of Naples. One notable member of this family was Francesco GUAGENTI, a merchant and trader who lived between 1520 and 1587. He was known for his successful business ventures and his involvement in local politics.

During the 17th century, the GUAGENTI surname can be found in various parts of Sicily, with several families residing in the cities of Palermo and Catania. One prominent figure from this time period was Giovanni GUAGENTI (1635-1702), a lawyer and judge who served in the Sicilian court system.

In the 18th century, a branch of the GUAGENTI family settled in the town of Bari, located in the Apulia region of southern Italy. One member of this family, Antonio GUAGENTI (1728-1795), was a renowned architect who designed several churches and public buildings in the area.

Another notable figure with the surname GUAGENTI was Vincenzo GUAGENTI (1802-1876), who was born in the town of Reggio Calabria in southern Italy. He was a prominent politician and served as a member of the Italian Parliament during the early years of the unified Italian state.

While the GUAGENTI surname has its roots in southern Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the country and beyond, as families migrated and established new branches over the centuries. However, the name remains closely tied to its origins in the regions of Basilicata, Campania, Sicily, Apulia, and Calabria, where it has a rich historical presence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Guagenti

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

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

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