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

Ignelzi, 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 Ignelzi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ignelzi in America

Ignelzi is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ignelzi surname appeared 122 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 Ignelzi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ignelzi 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 Ignelzi

The surname Ignelzi originates from Italy, specifically the region of Emilia-Romagna. It is believed to have emerged around the 13th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "ignelzo," which means a small hearth or fireplace.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Ignelzi appears in a document from the city of Modena, dated 1287. The record mentions a certain "Giovanni Ignelzi," who was a blacksmith by trade. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, given to those who worked with fire and forges.

Another historical reference to the Ignelzi name can be found in a manuscript from the town of Carpi, dating back to the late 15th century. The manuscript mentions a family of landowners with the surname Ignelzi, indicating that by that time, the name had gained some prominence in the region.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname Ignelzi was Girolamo Ignelzi (1510-1586), a respected scholar and humanist from Bologna. He authored several works on classical literature and was known for his translations of ancient Greek texts.

During the 17th century, the Ignelzi family established themselves in the city of Ferrara, where they became influential merchants and traders. One prominent member of this branch was Pietro Ignelzi (1625-1697), who was a successful silk merchant and a patron of the arts.

In the 18th century, the name Ignelzi spread to other parts of Italy, including the regions of Tuscany and Lazio. A notable figure from this period was Elisabetta Ignelzi (1745-1823), a renowned opera singer who performed in many of the major theaters of Europe.

Throughout the 19th century, several members of the Ignelzi family made their mark in various fields. These include Francesco Ignelzi (1810-1881), a celebrated painter from Milan, and Giulio Ignelzi (1865-1928), a renowned architect who designed several notable buildings in Rome.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ignelzi

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

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

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