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

Ingolia, 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 Ingolia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ingolia in America

Ingolia is the 85357th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ingolia surname appeared 219 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 Ingolia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ingolia 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 Ingolia

The surname INGOLIA originated in Italy, with its roots tracing back to the late medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "inguina," which means "groin" or "loins." This connection suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived or worked near a bend or curve in a road or river, resembling the shape of the groin area.

The earliest known records of the INGOLIA surname can be found in historical documents from the Campania region of southern Italy, particularly in the areas around Naples and Salerno. Some variations in spelling, such as INGOGLIA or INGOLIA, were common during the 15th and 16th centuries.

One of the earliest documented individuals with the INGOLIA surname was Giovanni Ingolia, a nobleman from the town of Cava de' Tirreni, near Salerno. He lived during the late 15th century and was known for his involvement in local politics and his patronage of the arts.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Antonio Ingolia gained prominence as a renowned scholar and theologian. Born in Naples in 1516, he dedicated his life to the study of ancient texts and was widely respected for his contributions to the field of biblical exegesis.

Another significant figure was Pietro Ingolia, a military leader from the town of Sorrento who served in the Neapolitan armies during the early 17th century. He gained recognition for his bravery and strategic skills in battles against foreign invaders.

During the 18th century, the INGOLIA surname spread beyond the Campania region as families migrated to other parts of Italy and Europe. One notable individual from this period was Vincenzo Ingolia, a successful merchant and landowner from Calabria, who was born in 1735 and played a influential role in the local economy.

In the 19th century, the INGOLIA surname gained international recognition with the accomplishments of Maria Ingolia, a celebrated opera singer from Naples. Born in 1820, she performed at some of the most prestigious opera houses in Europe and was widely acclaimed for her powerful voice and stage presence.

While the INGOLIA surname has its roots in Italy, over the centuries, it has spread across the globe, carried by individuals and families who have left their mark on various communities and cultures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ingolia

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

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

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