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

Mangi, 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 Mangi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mangi in America

Mangi is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mangi surname appeared 142 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 Mangi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mangi 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 Mangi

The surname "MANGI" is of Italian origin, emerging in the 14th century. It is believed to have originated from the town of Mangi, located in the region of Tuscany, Italy. The name may have derived from the Latin word "manducare," meaning "to eat," suggesting a possible occupation or distinguishing feature associated with the original bearers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Florentine Priorista, a historical record of government officials in Florence, dating back to the late 13th century. In this document, a certain "Ser Mangi di Berto" is mentioned as holding a position of authority in the city's administration.

During the Renaissance period, the name gained some prominence with the noteworthy figure of Girolamo Mangi (1497-1559), a renowned Florentine architect and sculptor. He is credited with designing several important buildings in Florence, including the Church of San Giovannino degli Scolopi.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in the records of the Vatican Archives, where a certain "Domenico Mangi" was listed as a clergyman serving in the Papal States.

Another notable bearer of the name was Pietro Mangi (1726-1801), a Venetian artist and engraver known for his intricate copperplate etchings depicting scenes from Italian cities and landscapes.

Moving into the 19th century, the name gained further recognition with the birth of Antonio Mangi (1835-1899), an Italian politician and statesman who served as a deputy in the Parliament of the Kingdom of Italy.

Throughout its history, the surname "MANGI" has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Italy, particularly in Tuscany, Veneto, and the surrounding areas. While not a widespread name globally, it continues to hold significance as a part of the rich tapestry of Italian surnames and their diverse origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mangi

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

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

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