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

Maglione, 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 Maglione surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maglione in America

Maglione is the 19266th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maglione surname appeared 1,407 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 Maglione.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maglione 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 Maglione

The surname Maglione has its origins in Italy, with the earliest recorded examples dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "maglione," which means "sweater" or "jumper." This suggests that the name may have been associated with a person or family involved in the production or trade of woolen garments.

The name Maglione is most commonly found in the southern regions of Italy, particularly in the areas around Naples and Salerno. It is possible that the name originated in one of these regions, where the textile industry was historically significant.

While there are no known historical references to the name Maglione in major manuscripts or records such as the Domesday Book, it is worth noting that many Italian surnames emerged during the Middle Ages as a means of distinguishing individuals and families.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Maglione was Giovanni Maglione, a merchant from Naples who lived in the late 16th century. He is mentioned in several records related to the city's trade activities.

Another notable individual with the surname Maglione was Antonio Maglione (1824-1891), an Italian painter and sculptor from Naples. He was known for his religious-themed works and contributed to the decoration of several churches in the region.

In the 20th century, Luigi Maglione (1877-1944) was an Italian cardinal who served as the Vatican Secretary of State under Pope Pius XII. He played a significant role in Vatican diplomacy during World War II.

Giuseppe Maglione (1904-1991) was an Italian politician and diplomat who served as the Italian Ambassador to the United States from 1954 to 1958.

A more recent figure with the surname Maglione is Gianni Maglione (born 1951), an Italian football coach who has managed several professional clubs in Italy and abroad.

It is worth noting that the name Maglione is not limited to Italy. There are individuals with this surname in other countries, likely due to immigration from Italy or other historical factors.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maglione

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

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

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