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

Magnifico, 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 Magnifico surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Magnifico in America

Magnifico is the 58182nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Magnifico surname appeared 349 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 Magnifico.

We can also compare 2010 data for Magnifico 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 Magnifico

The surname Magnifico originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is derived from the Italian word "magnifico," which means "magnificent" or "illustrious." The name was likely given as a descriptive surname to someone who was considered grand or noble in character or appearance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Magnifico can be found in the historical records of the Republic of Venice, where the name appears in documents dating back to the 13th century. It is believed that the name was initially borne by members of the Venetian nobility or prominent families.

In the 15th century, the Magnifico family was prominent in the city of Florence, where they held influential positions in the government and cultural life of the city. One notable figure was Agostino Magnifico (1452-1521), a renowned humanist scholar and poet who served as a secretary to the Medici family.

Another famous bearer of the surname was Domenico Magnifico (1559-1629), an Italian painter and architect who worked in Rome during the late Renaissance period. He is best known for his contributions to the decoration of the Basilica of St. Peter and the Palazzo Barberini.

In the 18th century, Giuseppe Magnifico (1738-1818) was a prominent Italian composer and violinist who performed throughout Europe and served as the court musician to the King of Naples.

The Magnifico name also appeared in other parts of Italy, such as Sicily, where the family held noble titles and estates. One notable figure was Pietro Magnifico (1678-1754), a Sicilian nobleman and military leader who fought in the War of the Spanish Succession.

While the surname Magnifico is not as common today as it was in the past, it continues to hold a connection to its illustrious Italian heritage and the individuals who bore the name throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Magnifico

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

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

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