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

Lega, 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 Lega surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lega in America

Lega is the 88336th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lega surname appeared 210 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 Lega.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lega 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 Lega

The surname LEGA is believed to have originated in Italy, tracing its roots back to the medieval period around the 12th or 13th century. It is thought to have derived from the Italian word "lega," which means "league" or "alliance," suggesting a potential link to an individual who may have been associated with a particular guild, trade union, or political faction.

One of the earliest known recorded instances of the LEGA surname can be found in the historic records of the city of Genoa, where a certain Giovanni LEGA was documented in 1298. This entry provides evidence that the name was already in use during the late 13th century in the northern regions of Italy.

In the 14th century, the LEGA name appeared in various documents from the city of Florence, including tax records and guild registrations. During this period, Florence was a prominent center of trade and commerce, and it is plausible that members of the LEGA family may have been involved in mercantile activities or affiliated with a specific guild or business association.

Moving into the Renaissance era, the LEGA surname gained further recognition with the birth of Niccolò LEGA in 1476, a renowned Italian painter and sculptor who hailed from the town of Urbin. His works, which included religious paintings and sculptures, adorned churches and private collections throughout Italy during the 15th and 16th centuries.

Another notable figure bearing the LEGA surname was Girolamo LEGA, born in 1524 in Venice. He was a prominent scholar and theologian who served as a professor at the University of Padua and authored several influential works on theology and philosophy during the late Renaissance period.

In the 17th century, the LEGA name was associated with Silvestro LEGA, a celebrated architect and engineer from Rome. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and infrastructure projects, including the Palazzo Corsini and the aqueduct system in the city of Viterbo.

As the LEGA surname spread across Italy over the centuries, it also made its way to other regions and countries, carried by individuals and families who migrated or established connections abroad. However, the name's deep-rooted Italian origins and historical significance remain firmly embedded in its genealogical narrative.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lega

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

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

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