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

Mangia, 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 Mangia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mangia in America

Mangia is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mangia surname appeared 175 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 Mangia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mangia 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 Mangia

The surname "Mangia" is of Italian origin, believed to have originated in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian verb "mangiare," which means "to eat." This surname was likely given as a descriptive name to someone who had a voracious appetite or was associated with the culinary arts.

The earliest recorded instances of the name "Mangia" can be traced back to the 13th century. One of the earliest known bearers of this surname was Guido Mangia, a merchant from Florence who lived in the late 1200s. Records show that he was involved in trade with other Italian city-states.

In the 14th century, the name "Mangia" appeared in several manuscripts and documents from the city of Bologna. One notable mention is in the "Statuti di Bologna" (Statutes of Bologna), a collection of laws and regulations from that time period, which referred to a family with the surname Mangia.

During the Renaissance period, the name "Mangia" gained some prominence in the arts and literature. Giovanni Mangia (1450-1516), a Florentine poet, was known for his lyrical compositions and sonnets. His works were celebrated during his lifetime and influenced other poets of the era.

In the 18th century, the name "Mangia" was also associated with the culinary world. Antonio Mangia (1725-1797), a renowned chef from Parma, published a cookbook titled "La Cucina Parmigiana" (The Parmesan Cuisine), which documented traditional recipes and cooking techniques from the Emilia-Romagna region.

Another notable figure with the surname "Mangia" was Lucia Mangia (1805-1879), an Italian painter from Bologna. Her artwork, primarily portraiture and landscapes, was exhibited in various galleries throughout Italy and gained recognition in her lifetime.

Throughout history, the surname "Mangia" has also been found in various spellings and variations, such as "Manggia," "Manghia," and "Mangiari," reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic variations within Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mangia

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

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

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