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

Igneri, 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 Igneri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Igneri in America

Igneri is the 95545th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Igneri surname appeared 191 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 Igneri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Igneri 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 Igneri

The surname Igneri has its origins in Italy, deriving from the Latin word 'igneri', which means 'fire' or 'fiery'. It is believed to have emerged as a surname during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

Igneri is predominantly found in the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Milan, Bergamo, and Brescia. The name likely originated as a descriptive surname, possibly referring to someone with a fiery temperament or someone who worked as a blacksmith or in a profession involving fire.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Igneri can be found in a document from the city of Bergamo, dated 1276, which refers to a certain 'Girolamo Igneri'. This document is preserved in the municipal archives of Bergamo.

In the 15th century, the name appears in several historical records from the city of Milan. For instance, a document from 1487 mentions a 'Giovanni Igneri', who was a prominent merchant and landowner in the region.

During the Renaissance period, the Igneri family produced several notable figures. One of the most famous was Gian Battista Igneri (1508-1572), a renowned architect and engineer who worked on several important projects in Milan, including the construction of the city's iconic cathedral, the Duomo di Milano.

Another notable Igneri was Battista Igneri (1565-1622), a celebrated painter and fresco artist who worked in the Baroque style. His works can still be admired in various churches and palaces throughout northern Italy.

In the 17th century, the name Igneri appears in records from the town of Brescia, where a family of the same name was involved in the production of silk and textiles. One member of this family, Girolamo Igneri (1621-1701), became a successful merchant and exported Brescian silk to other parts of Europe.

As the Igneri surname spread across Italy, it also underwent variations in spelling, such as Igneri, Ignerri, and Ignieri. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local pronunciation.

While the Igneri surname is still present in Italy today, particularly in the northern regions, it is considered relatively uncommon. However, it remains a testament to the rich cultural and historical heritage of the Italian peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Igneri

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

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

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