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

Inguaggiato, 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 Inguaggiato surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Inguaggiato in America

Inguaggiato is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Inguaggiato surname appeared 107 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 Inguaggiato.

We can also compare 2010 data for Inguaggiato 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 Inguaggiato

The surname INGUAGGIATO originates from Italy, specifically the southern regions of Sicily and Calabria. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "guaggiare," which means "to ford" or "to cross over a river or stream." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who lived near a river crossing or worked as ferrymen.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name INGUAGGIATO can be found in the Sicilian town of Messina, where a family with this surname is mentioned in a document dating back to the 15th century. During this period, the name was often spelled as "Inguaggiatu" or "Inguaggiata," reflecting the regional dialects and variations in spelling.

In the 16th century, the name INGUAGGIATO appears in several historical records, including a census conducted in the town of Reggio Calabria. This census listed several families with this surname, indicating that the name had spread across the Strait of Messina to the Italian mainland.

One notable bearer of the INGUAGGIATO surname was Giuseppe INGUAGGIATO, a Sicilian philosopher and writer who lived during the late 18th century (1745-1810). He was known for his works on ethics and moral philosophy, and his writings were widely read and discussed among intellectual circles of the time.

Another prominent figure was Salvatore INGUAGGIATO (1822-1892), a Calabrian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament during the late 19th century. He was known for his advocacy of social reforms and his efforts to improve the living conditions of the working class.

In the late 19th century, a branch of the INGUAGGIATO family settled in the town of Catanzaro, Calabria. One of their descendants, Antonio INGUAGGIATO (1876-1949), became a respected educator and headmaster of a local school. He was known for his dedication to promoting education and improving the quality of teaching in the region.

During the early 20th century, several members of the INGUAGGIATO family immigrated to the United States, settling in various cities such as New York, Philadelphia, and Boston. One notable individual was Maria INGUAGGIATO (1901-1985), who was born in Messina, Sicily, and later became a successful businesswoman in New York City, where she owned and operated a popular Italian restaurant.

Throughout its history, the surname INGUAGGIATO has been associated with various professions, including philosophers, politicians, educators, and entrepreneurs. While the name may have originated from humble beginnings, it has left an indelible mark on the cultural and intellectual heritage of southern Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Inguaggiato

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

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

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