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

Magalei, 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 Magalei surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Magalei in America

Magalei is the 119508th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Magalei surname appeared 145 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 Magalei.

We can also compare 2010 data for Magalei 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 Magalei

The surname MAGALEI has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany, and can be traced back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "magalei," which referred to a type of craftsman or artisan who worked with stone or marble.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MAGALEI can be found in the archives of the city of Florence, where a certain Guido MAGALEI was mentioned as a master stonemason in 1278. This indicates that the name was already well-established in the area by that time.

During the Renaissance period, the MAGALEI family gained prominence in the city of Siena, where they were involved in the construction of several notable buildings, including the Siena Cathedral. One of the most celebrated members of the family was Battista MAGALEI (1490-1564), who was a renowned sculptor and architect.

In the 17th century, the name MAGALEI spread to other parts of Italy, with notable individuals such as Girolamo MAGALEI (1620-1682), a Jesuit scholar and theologian from Naples, and Vincenzo MAGALEI (1675-1738), a painter from Rome.

The name MAGALEI also found its way into historical records outside of Italy. In the late 16th century, a certain Pietro MAGALEI was mentioned in the archives of the Spanish city of Valencia, where he had settled and worked as a stonemason.

Throughout its history, the MAGALEI name has been associated with various professions related to the arts and crafts, particularly those involving the working of stone and marble. Some notable individuals with this surname include:

1. Lorenzo MAGALEI (1450-1520), a Florentine sculptor and architect.
2. Filippo MAGALEI (1560-1630), a Venetian painter known for his religious works.
3. Giulio MAGALEI (1640-1712), an Italian composer and music theorist from Siena.
4. Antonio MAGALEI (1720-1795), a renowned Italian engraver and printmaker from Naples.
5. Emilia MAGALEI (1825-1892), an Italian poet and writer from Genoa.

While the surname MAGALEI may not be as widespread today as it once was, its historical significance lies in its connection to the rich artistic and cultural traditions of Italy, particularly in the field of stonework and sculpture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Magalei

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

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

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