2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Maggioncalda
Italian surname originating as a nickname meaning "wears warm clothing".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Maggioncalda. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Maggioncalda surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Maggioncalda in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Maggioncalda, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Maggioncalda
The surname Maggioncalda has its origins in northern Italy, likely originating in the region of Lombardy during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Italian words "maggione," meaning "large," and "calda," meaning "warm" or "hot." This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who lived in a particularly warm or heated dwelling or perhaps someone with a warm or fiery personality.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a manuscript from the 13th century, which references a family by the name of Maggioncalda residing in the city of Milan. This document provides valuable insight into the name's antiquity and early presence in the region.
In the late 14th century, records show a prominent Maggioncalda family residing in the town of Bellinzona, located in the present-day Swiss canton of Ticino, which at the time was part of the Duchy of Milan. This family held significant influence and played a role in local politics and trade.
The name Maggioncalda also appears in various historical documents from the 15th and 16th centuries, particularly in the regions of Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna. One notable figure was Gian Battista Maggioncalda (1490-1562), a renowned scholar and humanist from Cremona, who made significant contributions to the study of Latin literature and poetry.
Another individual of note was Lucrezia Maggioncalda (1528-1598), a noblewoman from Piacenza who was known for her patronage of the arts and her involvement in the cultural life of the city. Her family's wealth and influence allowed her to support and commission works from prominent artists and intellectuals of the time.
In the 17th century, a branch of the Maggioncalda family settled in the city of Venice, where they became prominent merchants and traders. One of the most successful members was Marco Maggioncalda (1635-1711), a successful businessman and financier who played a significant role in the economic affairs of the Venetian Republic.
As the centuries passed, the Maggioncalda name continued to be found across various regions of northern Italy, with individuals bearing the surname making contributions in various fields, including art, literature, and commerce. Despite its Italian origins, the name has also been found in other parts of Europe, likely due to migration and intermarriage over time.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Maggioncalda
Among Census respondents with the surname Maggioncalda, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Maggioncalda bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Maggioncalda surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White84.8% · 89
- Hispanic or Latino6.7% · 7
- Two or more races2.9% · 3
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.9% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Maggioncalda
Maggioncalda appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
+1 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,055 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+1.0%) | Up 3,055 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Maggioncalda surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #156,044 | #152,989 | 2.0% |
| Count | 104 | 105 | 1.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Maggioncalda bearers went from 104 to 105 (+1.0% change). The surname moved up 3,055 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #152,989.
FAQ
Maggioncalda surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Maggioncalda?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Maggioncalda. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Maggioncalda?
Maggioncalda ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 105 people with the surname Maggioncalda. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Maggioncalda.
Has Maggioncalda become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Maggioncalda went from 104 recorded bearers to 105. That is an increase of 1 (+1.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Maggioncalda?
Among Census respondents with the surname Maggioncalda, the largest self-reported group is White at 84.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.7%) and Two or More Races (2.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Maggioncalda in the 2020 Census, accounting for 84.8% (89 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Maggioncalda appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (84.8%), Hispanic (6.7%), Two or More Races (2.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Maggioncalda (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Maggioncalda mean?
Italian surname originating as a nickname meaning "wears warm clothing". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Maggioncalda (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Maggioncalda?
Want to know how many people are called Maggioncalda? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.