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

Ignas, 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 Ignas surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ignas in America

Ignas is the 115639th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ignas surname appeared 151 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 Ignas.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ignas 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 Ignas

The surname IGNAS is of Lithuanian origin, originating in the Baltic region of Northern Europe during the medieval period. The name is believed to be derived from the Lithuanian word "Ignas," which is a variant of the Latin name "Ignatius," meaning "ardent" or "fiery." This name was popularized by the Catholic saint, Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuit order.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname IGNAS can be traced back to the 16th century, when it was commonly found in various Lithuanian records and manuscripts. One notable example is the mention of an individual named Jonas IGNAS in a land grant document from the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, dated 1572.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the surname IGNAS spread beyond Lithuania and became more widespread in neighboring regions, such as Belarus and Poland, due to migration and intermarriage. In these areas, the name was sometimes spelled as "Ignatowicz" or "Ignasiewicz," reflecting local linguistic variations.

One of the earliest recorded individuals bearing the surname IGNAS was Mykolas IGNAS (c. 1580-1648), a Lithuanian nobleman and military commander who served under King Sigismund III Vasa of Poland-Lithuania. Another notable figure was Antanas IGNAS (1692-1761), a Jesuit priest and scholar who authored several works on theology and philosophy.

In the 19th century, the surname IGNAS gained prominence with the birth of Jonas IGNAS (1815-1889), a prominent Lithuanian writer and poet who played a significant role in the Lithuanian National Revival movement. His literary works, including poems and plays, helped to preserve and promote the Lithuanian language and culture during a period of Russian occupation.

Another notable individual with the surname IGNAS was Vincas IGNAS (1861-1924), a Lithuanian politician and diplomat who served as the first envoy of the newly independent Republic of Lithuania to the United States in the early 20th century.

Throughout its history, the surname IGNAS has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, military leaders, and political figures, all of whom have contributed to the rich cultural and historical tapestry of Lithuania and the Baltic region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ignas

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

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

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