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

Magnani, 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 Magnani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Magnani in America

Magnani is the 23957th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Magnani surname appeared 1,053 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 Magnani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Magnani 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 Magnani

The surname Magnani is of Italian origin, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "magnus," which means "great" or "large." The name likely originated in the regions of Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany, where it was commonly found among noble families or those who possessed considerable wealth or influence.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Magnani name can be found in the historical records of the city of Bologna, dating back to the 13th century. These documents mention a prominent family bearing the Magnani surname, who played a significant role in the city's political and economic affairs during that era.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Magnani (1438-1516) was a renowned Italian humanist and philosopher. He served as a tutor to the children of prominent families in Florence and was highly regarded for his intellectual contributions.

Another influential individual with the Magnani surname was Ercole Magnani (1563-1637), a celebrated architect from Bologna. He was responsible for designing several iconic buildings and structures in his hometown, including the Palazzo Magnani, which still stands today as a testament to his architectural prowess.

During the Renaissance period, the Magnani family played a significant role in the arts and cultural sphere. One prominent member was Girolamo Magnani (1537-1619), a skilled painter and fresco artist who left his mark on various churches and palaces throughout Italy.

In the 19th century, Anna Magnani (1908-1973) emerged as one of the most iconic Italian actresses of her time. Born in Rome, she rose to international fame for her powerful performances in films such as "Rome, Open City" and "The Rose Tattoo," for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1956.

While the Magnani surname has its roots firmly planted in Italian history, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and genealogical ties. However, the name's origins and rich cultural heritage remain deeply rooted in the Italian peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Magnani

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

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

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