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

Ingrande, 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 Ingrande surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ingrande in America

Ingrande is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ingrande surname appeared 112 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 Ingrande.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ingrande 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 Ingrande

The surname INGRANDE has its origins in Italy, dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the Italian word "ingrande," which means "to enlarge" or "to make bigger." This could suggest that the name may have been given to someone who was involved in construction or architecture, possibly someone who helped with enlarging or expanding buildings or structures.

The earliest known reference to the name INGRANDE can be found in historical records from the town of Siena, in the region of Tuscany. In a document dated 1382, a man named Giovanni INGRANDE is mentioned as being a stonemason working on the construction of the Siena Cathedral.

Another early record of the name INGRANDE comes from a 15th-century manuscript found in the Vatican Archives. It mentions a nobleman named Fabrizio INGRANDE, who was a landowner in the region of Umbria.

In the 16th century, a famous Italian architect named Giacomo INGRANDE (1510-1588) gained recognition for his work on several churches and palaces in Rome. He is considered one of the pioneers of the Baroque architectural style in Italy.

During the 17th century, a military leader named Antonio INGRANDE (1629-1701) played a significant role in the Wars of Castro, a conflict between the Papal States and the Duchy of Parma. He was a commander in the Papal forces and is mentioned in several historical accounts of the time.

In the 18th century, a notable figure with the surname INGRANDE was Pietro INGRANDE (1753-1825), an Italian composer and musician who wrote several operas and religious works. He was a prominent figure in the cultural scene of Naples during his lifetime.

As the name INGRANDE spread across Italy, it also developed variations in spelling and pronunciation. Some alternative spellings found in historical records include Ingrandé, Ingrandì, and Ingrandini.

While the surname INGRANDE is not among the most common Italian surnames, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and is deeply rooted in various regions of Italy, particularly in Tuscany, Umbria, and the areas around Rome and Naples.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ingrande

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

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

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