Magnoli
An Italian toponymic surname derived from a place name meaning "big walnut tree".
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 206 Americans carry the last name Magnoli. That puts it at #107,134 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.06 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,663,856 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Magnoli surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, 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
206
1 in 1,663,856
Census rank
#107,134
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
166
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 166 bearers of the surname Magnoli in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 107134th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Magnoli, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Magnoli
The surname Magnoli has its origins in Italy, dating back to the 16th century. The name is believed to derive from the Latin word 'magnus,' meaning 'great' or 'large,' and may have been originally used as a nickname for someone of significant stature or importance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Magnoli can be found in historical documents from the city of Florence, where a family by that name is mentioned in records from the late 1500s. It's possible that the name originated in this region of Tuscany before spreading to other parts of Italy.
In the 17th century, the Magnoli name appears in records from the town of Siena, located in the Tuscan region. During this time, a notable figure named Giovanni Battista Magnoli (1571-1635) was a prominent Italian botanist and physician who made significant contributions to the study of plants and their classification.
As the Magnoli surname spread across Italy, it took on various spellings, such as Magnolia and Magnolio. These variations may have been influenced by the Italian word 'magnolia,' which refers to the beautiful flowering tree genus of the same name.
In the 18th century, a prominent member of the Magnoli family was Gaetano Magnoli (1725-1796), an Italian architect and engineer who designed several notable buildings and structures in Rome, including the Palazzo Magnoli, which still stands today.
Another notable figure with the Magnoli surname was Gianfrancesco Magnoli (1801-1872), an Italian painter and sculptor who was active in the Neoclassical and Romantic periods. His works can be found in various museums and galleries across Italy.
As the name Magnoli continued to spread throughout Italy, it also found its way to other parts of Europe and eventually to the Americas, carried by Italian immigrants in search of new opportunities.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Magnoli
Among Census respondents with the surname Magnoli, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Magnoli bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 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.
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 Magnoli surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.8%
- Hispanic or Latino6.6%
Year on year
2010 vs 2010 Census
How has the Magnoli surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2010 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #107,134 | #107,134 | 0.0% |
| Count | 166 | 166 | 0.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2010 Census, the number of Magnoli bearers went from 166 to 166 (+0.0% change). The surname held its position in the national ranking, going from #107,134 to #107,134.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Magnoli
FAQ
Magnoli surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Magnoli?
The surname Magnoli holds position #107,134 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 206 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.06 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Magnoli surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Magnoli, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.6%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.