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

Mangio, 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 Mangio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mangio in America

Mangio is the 149395th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mangio surname appeared 110 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 Mangio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mangio 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 Mangio

The surname "MANGIO" has its origins in Italy, specifically the region of Campania, and can be traced back to the late 15th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian verb "mangiare," meaning "to eat," suggesting that the name may have originally been a nickname or occupational name for someone involved in the food industry, such as a chef or a baker.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in a document from the city of Naples, dated 1492, which mentions a certain "Giovanni Mangio," a baker who owned a small bakery in the historic center of the city. This provides evidence that the name was already established in the region during the Renaissance period.

In the 16th century, the name appears in several church records and census documents from the nearby towns of Salerno and Avellino, indicating that the Mangio family had spread throughout the region. One notable figure from this era was Francesco Mangio (1530-1598), a renowned chef who served in the court of the Aragonese rulers of Naples.

As the centuries progressed, the Mangio name continued to be associated with the culinary arts and food-related professions. In the 18th century, a family of vineyard owners and winemakers from the town of Gragnano carried the Mangio name, and their wines were highly regarded throughout the Kingdom of Naples.

During the 19th century, several members of the Mangio family achieved prominence in various fields. Antonio Mangio (1810-1884) was a respected lawyer and judge in Naples, while his cousin, Giuseppe Mangio (1825-1892), was a celebrated painter whose works can still be admired in various churches and museums across Campania.

Another notable figure from this time period was Maria Mangio (1845-1920), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in the city of Salerno. Her efforts were instrumental in promoting education and empowerment for women in the region.

As the Mangio surname spread beyond its original homeland, it can be found in various parts of Italy and even in other countries with significant Italian diaspora populations, such as the United States and Argentina. However, its roots remain firmly planted in the rich cultural and culinary traditions of the Campania region, where it has been a part of the local heritage for over five centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mangio

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

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

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