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

Ligenza, 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 Ligenza surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ligenza in America

Ligenza is the 90113th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ligenza surname appeared 205 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 Ligenza.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ligenza 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 Ligenza

The surname LIGENZA is of Italian origin and can be traced back to the 15th century in the region of Liguria, a coastal area in northwestern Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "ligenza," which means "elegance" or "refinement," suggesting that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who was considered elegant or refined in their appearance or demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name LIGENZA can be found in a document from the city of Genoa, dated 1467, which mentions a merchant named Giovanni LIGENZA. This document provides evidence that the name was already established in the Ligurian region by the mid-15th century.

In the 16th century, the surname LIGENZA appears in several historical records from the nearby town of Savona, including a baptismal record from 1532 that mentions a child named Pietro LIGENZA. This indicates that the name had spread beyond Genoa and was well-established in other parts of Liguria by that time.

During the Renaissance period, the name LIGENZA gained some prominence in the arts and literature. One notable figure was Antonio LIGENZA (1525-1592), a Genoese painter known for his religious works and frescoes adorning several churches in Liguria.

Another individual of historical significance was Girolamo LIGENZA (1564-1628), a scholar and humanist from Savona. He was a renowned professor of philosophy and rhetoric at the University of Padua and authored several influential works on classical literature.

In the 18th century, the LIGENZA name made its way to other parts of Italy. One example is Francesco LIGENZA (1718-1788), a renowned architect from Naples who designed several notable buildings, including the Church of San Francesco di Paola and the Palazzo Doria d'Angri.

As the LIGENZA family spread across Italy, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, such as LIGENZIA and LIGENSIO. However, the core pronunciation and meaning remained consistent, reflecting the name's Ligurian roots.

While the LIGENZA surname is not as common as some other Italian names, it has left its mark on history through the achievements of individuals in various fields, from art and literature to architecture and scholarship, reflecting the elegance and refinement associated with its origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ligenza

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

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

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