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

Ingraldi, 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 Ingraldi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ingraldi in America

Ingraldi is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ingraldi surname appeared 119 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 Ingraldi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ingraldi 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 Ingraldi

The surname Ingraldi has its origins in Italy, where it first emerged during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old Italian word "ingrandire," which translates to "to enlarge" or "to increase." This suggests that the name may have initially been given as a descriptive nickname to someone who was particularly tall or of significant stature.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Ingraldi name can be found in historical documents from the city of Naples, dating back to the 13th century. These records mention a family by the name of Ingraldi who held notable positions within the local community.

As the name spread throughout various regions of Italy, it underwent slight variations in spelling, such as Ingraldy, Ingraldia, and Ingraldie. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and pronunciation differences.

In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Giovanni Ingraldi (1420-1492) gained recognition as a skilled architect and engineer. He was responsible for designing several notable landmarks in Naples, including the Palazzo Reale and the Castel Nuovo.

Another notable bearer of the Ingraldi name was Girolamo Ingraldi (1510-1575), a renowned historian and scholar from Naples. His work, "Istoria della Città di Napoli," is considered a significant contribution to the historical literature of the city.

During the 16th century, the Ingraldi family established itself as a prominent noble lineage in the Kingdom of Naples. Records show that members of the family held various titles and estates throughout the region.

In the 17th century, a renowned poet and playwright named Alessandro Ingraldi (1630-1692) emerged from the city of Salerno. His works, which include comedies and tragedies, were highly regarded during his time and continue to be studied by scholars of Italian literature.

Another notable figure was Vincenzo Ingraldi (1720-1798), a celebrated painter from Naples. His works, which often depicted religious scenes and portraits, can be found in various churches and galleries across Italy.

While the Ingraldi surname originated in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through the Italian diaspora. However, the earliest and most significant historical references to this name can be traced back to its Italian roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ingraldi

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

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

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