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

Ligotti, 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 Ligotti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ligotti in America

Ligotti is the 79075th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ligotti surname appeared 241 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 Ligotti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ligotti 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 Ligotti

The surname Ligotti is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the northern regions around the 16th century. It is thought to have derived from the Italian word "ligotto," which translates to "little bundle" or "small package." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a particular trade or occupation involving wrapping or bundling goods.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Ligotti surname can be found in the town records of Verona, Italy, dating back to the late 1500s. These records indicate the presence of a family with the name Ligotti residing in the area during that time period.

In the 17th century, the Ligotti name appears to have spread to other parts of northern Italy, including the regions of Lombardy and Veneto. This expansion may have been driven by migration patterns or the establishment of new trade routes and business ventures.

During the 18th century, a notable figure bearing the Ligotti surname was Giovanni Battista Ligotti, a renowned architect from Milan. He was responsible for designing several important buildings and churches in the city, including the Church of Sant'Alessandro in Zebedia, which was completed in 1732.

In the 19th century, the Ligotti family made a significant contribution to the field of law. Giuseppe Ligotti (1810-1887), a prominent lawyer from Venice, was instrumental in drafting and revising several legal codes and statutes in the region.

Another individual of note was Aldo Ligotti (1925-2002), an Italian writer and journalist who gained recognition for his insightful literary works and critiques during the mid-20th century. His books and articles often explored themes of culture, society, and the human condition.

As the Ligotti surname spread beyond Italy, it also found its way to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas. One such example is Franca Ligotti (1938-2020), a renowned Italian-American artist known for her abstract expressionist paintings and sculptures.

While the origin of the Ligotti surname can be traced back to northern Italy, it has since become a part of the cultural fabric of various regions and countries, reflecting the diverse paths taken by families bearing this name over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ligotti

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

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

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