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

Ingrao, 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 Ingrao surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ingrao in America

Ingrao is the 53072nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ingrao surname appeared 390 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 Ingrao.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ingrao 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 Ingrao

The surname Ingrao is of Italian origin, originating from the southern regions of the country. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "ingrato," which means "ungrateful" or "unpleasant." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone with a disagreeable or unpleasant personality.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Ingrao date back to the 16th century in Sicily. One notable early bearer was Girolamo Ingrao, a Sicilian philosopher and writer who lived from 1551 to 1635. He is known for his works on ethics and political philosophy, including his treatise "De Iustitia et Iure" published in 1608.

In the 17th century, the name Ingrao appeared in several historical records in the town of Agrigento, which was then known as Girgenti. One such record from 1682 mentions a certain Vincenzo Ingrao, a landowner and local official.

Moving into the 18th century, the name Ingrao can be found in various church records and legal documents from the region of Calabria. One notable figure was Giuseppe Ingrao, born in 1732, who was a prominent lawyer and judge in the city of Reggio Calabria.

In the 19th century, the name Ingrao gained some recognition in the field of literature. Pietro Ingrao, born in 1836 in Catania, Sicily, was a poet and playwright who wrote several works in the Sicilian dialect. His most famous play, "Lu Cunsigghiu di Patri," was first performed in 1868 and is considered a classic of Sicilian theater.

Another notable bearer of the name Ingrao was Renato Ingrao, born in 1892 in Naples. He was a renowned artist and sculptor, known for his works in bronze and marble. Many of his sculptures can be found in public spaces and museums throughout Italy.

While the surname Ingrao is not as common as some other Italian surnames, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and regions of Italy. From philosophers and writers to lawyers, judges, and artists, the name has been borne by individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ingrao

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

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

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