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

Magante, 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 Magante surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Magante in America

Magante is the 103655th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Magante surname appeared 173 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 Magante.

We can also compare 2010 data for Magante 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 Magante

The surname Magante has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Calabria. The name is believed to have emerged during the 13th century, and it is thought to be derived from the Latin word "magantus," which means "large" or "great." This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone of considerable stature or importance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Magante can be found in a document from the year 1287, which mentions a certain Giovanno Magante, a landowner in the town of Reggio Calabria. This document provides valuable insight into the name's presence in the region during the medieval period.

In the 15th century, the name Magante appeared in the records of the city of Cosenza, where a family by that surname was known for their involvement in the local silk trade. One notable member of this family was Antonio Magante, who lived from 1432 to 1498 and was a respected merchant and civic leader.

The name Magante can also be traced back to the town of Corigliano Calabro, where it is believed to have originated from the local toponym "Magante," which referred to a specific area or settlement within the town. This connection to a place name further reinforces the name's deep roots in the region.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Magante. One such person was Pietro Magante (1620-1692), a renowned philosopher and theologian from Naples, who wrote extensively on the subjects of metaphysics and ethics. Another was Giulia Magante (1748-1821), a celebrated painter from Reggio Calabria whose works are still highly regarded today.

In the 19th century, the Magante name gained prominence with the birth of Vincenzo Magante (1832-1915), a prominent politician and lawyer from Catanzaro. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a significant role in the country's legal reforms during the post-unification period.

It is worth noting that while the name Magante is primarily associated with Italy and its Calabrian origins, variations of the name can be found in other parts of the world, particularly among families with Italian ancestry. However, the core historical roots of the surname remain firmly grounded in the southern Italian region of Calabria.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Magante

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

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

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