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

Insinga, 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 Insinga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Insinga in America

Insinga is the 76275th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Insinga surname appeared 252 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 Insinga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Insinga 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 Insinga

The surname Insinga originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Calabria and Sicily. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "insula," meaning "island," which suggests that the name may have originated from families who lived on or came from islands in the Mediterranean Sea.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Insinga can be traced back to the 13th century in the town of Messina, Sicily. Historical records indicate that a family by the name of Insinga owned land and properties in the area during this time period.

In the 14th century, the name Insinga appeared in various manuscripts and documents in the city of Reggio Calabria, located in the region of Calabria. These records suggest that the Insinga family had established themselves as landowners and prominent members of the community.

During the Renaissance period, several notable individuals with the surname Insinga made significant contributions to the arts and sciences. One such individual was Antonio Insinga (1530-1598), a renowned painter from Messina, whose works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Sicily.

Another prominent figure was Girolamo Insinga (1570-1635), a philosopher and mathematician from Reggio Calabria. He authored several treatises on mathematics and logic, which were widely studied and referenced during his time.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Insinga family migrated to the island of Malta, where they established themselves as successful merchants and traders. One notable member of this branch was Vincenzo Insinga (1725-1798), a wealthy merchant and philanthropist known for his contributions to the local community.

Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, several individuals with the surname Insinga made their mark in various fields. Giuseppe Insinga (1825-1901) was a renowned sculptor from Messina, whose works can be found in various churches and public spaces throughout Italy.

Lastly, Ernesto Insinga (1880-1954) was a prominent Italian lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a significant role in shaping Italy's legal system during the early 20th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Insinga

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

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

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