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

Insogna, 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 Insogna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Insogna in America

Insogna is the 77264th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Insogna surname appeared 248 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 Insogna.

We can also compare 2010 data for Insogna 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 Insogna

The surname Insogna has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Campania and Puglia. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "insignia," which means "mark" or "emblem." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who bore a particular distinguishing mark or emblem, possibly as a form of identification or a symbol of their trade or profession.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Insogna can be traced back to the 14th century in various historical documents, such as parish records and tax registers. One notable mention is found in the "Codice Diplomatico Barese," a collection of historical documents from the city of Bari, where a certain Nicola Insogna is mentioned in the year 1375.

In the 15th century, the name appears in the "Quaterni Decimarum" (Decimal Registers) of the Kingdom of Naples, which were tax records maintained by the Catholic Church. This suggests that individuals bearing the surname Insogna were present in the region during this time period.

As for place names and older spellings, the surname Insogna has been found in various forms, such as "Insognia," "Insonia," and "Insogno." These variations may have been influenced by local dialects or scribal errors in historical records.

One notable individual who bore the surname Insogna was Giacomo Insogna (1562-1632), a Italian painter and architect from Naples. He was known for his works in churches and palaces throughout the city, including the Church of Santa Maria della Sanità and the Palazzo Reale di Napoli.

Another prominent figure was Filippo Insogna (1677-1743), an Italian composer and organist from the town of Aversa, near Naples. He composed numerous sacred works and served as the maestro di cappella (chapel master) at various churches in the region.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Insogna (1808-1876) was a Italian politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the Neapolitan Parliament and was involved in the Italian unification movement.

Antonio Insogna (1868-1940) was an Italian sculptor and artist known for his works in marble and bronze. He was born in the town of Ruvo di Puglia and his sculptures can be found in various churches and public spaces throughout Italy.

Lastly, Tommaso Insogna (1892-1962) was an Italian-American writer and poet who immigrated to the United States in the early 20th century. He published several works of poetry and literature, focusing on themes of Italian-American identity and the immigrant experience.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Insogna

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Insogna, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!