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

LaMagna, 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 LaMagna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of LaMagna in America

LaMagna is the 48530th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The LaMagna surname appeared 435 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 LaMagna.

We can also compare 2010 data for LaMagna 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 LaMagna

The surname Lamagna is of Italian origin, with its roots traceable back to the medieval period. The name is believed to have originated in the region of Lombardy, specifically the area around the city of Milan.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Lamagna name can be found in the "Codice Diplomatico Longobardo," a collection of documents from the Lombard period, dating back to the 8th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Latin word "magnus," meaning "great" or "large," which suggests that the original bearers of this surname may have been distinguished individuals of significant stature or importance within their communities.

During the Renaissance period, the Lamagna name gained prominence in various parts of Italy. In the 15th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Lamagna (1436-1501) was a renowned painter and architect who contributed to the artistic and architectural heritage of Florence.

In the 17th century, the Lamagna family established itself in the city of Naples, where they played a significant role in the local nobility and cultural scene. Vincenzo Lamagna (1590-1659) was a celebrated painter and etcher who gained recognition for his religious and mythological works.

The name Lamagna also appears in historical records from other parts of Italy, such as Sicily and Piedmont. In the 19th century, Giuseppe Lamagna (1824-1892), a Sicilian writer and poet, made significant contributions to the literary landscape of his time.

Another notable figure bearing the Lamagna surname was Girolamo Lamagna (1880-1957), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Senate and played a crucial role in shaping the country's legal and political landscape during the early 20th century.

While the Lamagna name originated in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, the surname's roots and historical significance remain deeply embedded in the Italian culture and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name LaMagna

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

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

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