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

Maglietta, 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 Maglietta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maglietta in America

Maglietta is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maglietta surname appeared 102 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 Maglietta.

The history of the last name Maglietta

The surname Maglietta has its origins in Italy, with the earliest known records dating back to the 13th century. The name is believed to have derived from the Italian word "maglia," which means "mesh" or "net," and likely referred to the occupation of a maker or seller of fishing nets or clothing made from knitted mesh.

The Maglietta name can be traced to various regions of Italy, including Naples, Calabria, and Sicily. In the 14th century, records show the name appearing in the town of Palermo, Sicily, with variations such as "Maglietta" and "Maglietti." One notable early reference is found in the Codice Diplomatico dei Re Aragonesi, a historical document from the 14th century, which mentions a "Giovanni Maglietta" from Palermo.

During the Renaissance period, the Maglietta name gained prominence in the arts and literature. One notable figure was Giulio Maglietta, a 16th-century Italian painter from Naples, known for his religious works and frescoes in churches throughout the city.

In the 17th century, the Maglietta name appeared in the annals of the Papal States. Records show a Francesco Maglietta who served as a papal diplomat and ambassador to various European courts during the reign of Pope Innocent XI (1676-1689).

The 19th century saw the rise of several notable individuals with the Maglietta surname. Antonio Maglietta (1824-1898) was an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the Parliament of the Kingdom of Italy. Giovanni Maglietta (1853-1919) was a prominent Italian journalist and writer, known for his contributions to the Neapolitan literary scene.

Another individual of note was Pasquale Maglietta (1872-1942), an Italian sculptor and artist from Naples. His works can be found in various public spaces and museums throughout Italy.

As the Maglietta name spread across Italy and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as "Maglietti," "Magletta," and "Maglietta." However, the original meaning and connection to the mesh or net-making trade remained consistent throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maglietta

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

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 Maglietta 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.

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

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