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

Incognito, 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 Incognito surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Incognito in America

Incognito is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Incognito surname appeared 114 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 Incognito.

We can also compare 2010 data for Incognito 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 Incognito

The surname "INCOGNITO" is believed to have originated in Italy, likely during the late Middle Ages or the Renaissance period. The name is derived from the Italian word "incognito," which means "unknown" or "unidentified." It was likely first used as a descriptive surname, referring to someone whose identity or background was obscure or unknown.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "INCOGNITO" can be traced back to a document from the 15th century in the city of Venice, where a merchant named Giovanni Incognito was mentioned in a trade record. This suggests that the name was already in use at that time, and may have been adopted by individuals who wished to maintain a level of anonymity or discretion in their business dealings.

The surname "INCOGNITO" also appears in several historical records from the 16th and 17th centuries, including court documents and legal proceedings. One notable example is the case of Giacomo Incognito, a Florentine nobleman who was involved in a high-profile legal dispute in the 1620s over inherited property.

In the 18th century, the name "INCOGNITO" gained some prominence in the literary and artistic circles of Europe. One of the most famous bearers of this surname was the Italian poet and playwright, Carlo Incognito (1694-1777), whose works were widely acclaimed during his lifetime.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname "INCOGNITO" was Maria Incognito (1732-1809), a renowned Italian painter who specialized in portraiture and religious art. Her works can be found in several prestigious collections throughout Italy and Europe.

In the 19th century, the name "INCOGNITO" appeared in various records across different regions of Italy, suggesting that it had become more widespread. One notable figure from this period was Giuseppe Incognito (1810-1892), a prominent Neapolitan lawyer and politician who played a key role in the unification of Italy.

While the surname "INCOGNITO" may have originated as a descriptive name for individuals seeking anonymity or discretion, it has since evolved into a unique and distinctive surname that bears a rich historical significance, particularly in Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Incognito

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

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

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