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

Lingo, 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 Lingo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Lingo in America

Lingo is the 11021st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Lingo surname appeared 2,886 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Lingo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Lingo 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 Lingo

The surname Lingo is believed to have originated in Italy, with roots dating back to the medieval period. The earliest known records of the name can be traced to the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, where variations such as "Lingo" and "Linghi" were commonly used.

One theory suggests that the name Lingo may have derived from the Latin word "lingua," meaning "tongue" or "language." This connection could indicate that the surname was initially associated with individuals who excelled in communication, translation, or linguistic abilities.

Another possibility is that the name Lingo is derived from a place name or geographical location. During the Middle Ages, it was common for individuals to adopt surnames based on the name of their place of origin or residence. Unfortunately, specific records linking the name Lingo to a particular town or village have not been conclusively identified.

In the 13th century, a reference to a nobleman named Giovanni Lingo was found in a manuscript detailing the histories of noble families in Tuscany. This is one of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Lingo appearing in official documents.

During the Renaissance period, the Lingo family gained prominence in the city of Florence, where they were involved in the textile trade and held positions of influence within the city's guilds. Notably, Girolamo Lingo (1505-1576) was a respected merchant and philanthropist who funded the construction of a hospital and charitable institution in Florence.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Lingo family migrated to the Kingdom of Naples, where they established themselves as landowners and agricultural entrepreneurs. Pietro Lingo (1638-1712) was a prominent figure in this lineage, known for his innovations in olive oil production and his contributions to the local economy.

As the Lingo surname spread throughout Italy and beyond, notable individuals bearing this name emerged in various fields. For example, Antonio Lingo (1789-1865) was a celebrated painter and fresco artist from Milan, renowned for his works adorning churches and public buildings throughout northern Italy.

In the literary world, Emilia Lingo (1825-1892) was a acclaimed poet and author from Venice, whose collections of poetry and essays were widely celebrated during her lifetime and continue to be studied and appreciated by scholars today.

Lingo has also been a surname carried by notable figures in other parts of Europe, such as the French composer and violinist Jean-Baptiste Lingo (1753-1801), who made significant contributions to the development of classical music during the late 18th century.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Lingo

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

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

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