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

Ignagni, 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 Ignagni surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ignagni in America

Ignagni is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ignagni surname appeared 155 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 Ignagni.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ignagni 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 Ignagni

The surname Ignagni has its roots in Italy, stemming from the medieval period around the 13th century. It is believed to have originated in the region of Emilia-Romagna, specifically in the vicinity of the city of Bologna. The name is derived from the Latin word "ignis," meaning fire, and may have been initially associated with professions related to fire, such as blacksmithing or glass-making.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ignagni can be found in historical documents from the city of Bologna, dating back to the late 13th century. These documents mention a certain Guido Ignagni, who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the region during that time. Another early reference to the name is found in a manuscript from the nearby town of Ferrara, which mentions a family by the name of Ignagni residing there in the early 14th century.

In the 15th century, the name Ignagni appears in a collection of legal documents from the city of Modena, where a nobleman named Bartolomeo Ignagni is mentioned as a signatory on several contracts and agreements. This suggests that the Ignagni family had established a notable presence in the region by that point.

As the centuries progressed, the Ignagni surname spread to other parts of Italy, with individuals bearing the name appearing in various historical records and documents. One notable figure was Giovanni Battista Ignagni, a renowned painter and sculptor from Venice who lived during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. His works can still be found in several churches and galleries throughout Italy.

Another individual of note was Filippo Ignagni, a prominent lawyer and jurist from Naples who lived in the late 17th century. He authored several influential legal treatises and served as a judge in the city's high court.

In the 19th century, a certain Luciano Ignagni gained recognition as a successful entrepreneur and industrialist in the city of Milan. He established several textile factories and contributed significantly to the region's economic development during that period.

While the Ignagni surname may not be as widely recognized as some other Italian names, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and multiple regions of Italy. The name's association with fire and its medieval origins in the Emilia-Romagna region have contributed to its unique identity and enduring presence throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ignagni

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

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

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