2010
#156,044
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Mangiola
An Italian surname derived from the phrase "mangia olio" meaning "eat oil" or "olive eater."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Mangiola. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mangiola surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, 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
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Mangiola in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mangiola, the largest self-reported group is White at 76.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.3%) and Two or More Races (6.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mangiola
The surname Mangiola originates from Italy, with its earliest documented use dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "mangiare," meaning "to eat," and may have been an occupational surname given to individuals who worked in the food industry, such as bakers, cooks, or tavern owners.
The name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Campania and Calabria in southern Italy. Some of the earliest records of the name can be found in historical documents from the city of Naples, where variations such as "Mangiola" and "Mangiulo" were recorded.
One of the earliest known individuals with this surname was Nicola Mangiola, a nobleman from the town of Salerno in Campania, who lived in the late 13th century. He was mentioned in several legal documents from that time period, indicating the family's prominence in the region.
In the 15th century, the name appeared in the annals of the city of Cosenza in Calabria, where a certain Pietro Mangiola was a respected merchant and landowner. His descendants continued to live in the area for several generations, with some branches of the family eventually migrating to other parts of Italy and beyond.
Another notable figure with the Mangiola surname was Giovanni Battista Mangiola, a Catholic priest and scholar who lived in Naples during the 17th century. He was known for his extensive writings on theology and philosophy, and his works were widely circulated throughout Europe at the time.
As the centuries passed, the Mangiola name spread across Italy and into other parts of the world due to migration and exploration. In the 19th century, for example, a family named Mangiola settled in Argentina, where they established themselves as successful ranchers and landowners in the province of Córdoba.
Other notable individuals with the Mangiola surname include Antonio Mangiola, an Italian-American painter and sculptor who lived in the early 20th century, and Giuseppe Mangiola, a renowned Italian chef and restaurateur who popularized traditional Neapolitan cuisine in the latter half of the 20th century.
Overall, the surname Mangiola has a rich and diverse history, originating from the southern regions of Italy and spreading across the globe over the course of many centuries. Its connection to the food industry and the various individuals who bore this name have left a lasting impact on the cultural and historical fabric of multiple communities.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mangiola
Among Census respondents with the surname Mangiola, the largest self-reported group is White at 76.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.3%) and Two or More Races (6.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Mangiola bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 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.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
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 Mangiola surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White76.3% · 87
- Hispanic or Latino12.3% · 14
- Two or more races6.1% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander2.6% · 3
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mangiola
Mangiola appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+10 bearers (+9.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 9,549 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #156,044 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | +10 bearers (+9.6%) | Up 9,549 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Mangiola surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #156,044 | #146,495 | 6.1% |
| Count | 104 | 114 | 9.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mangiola bearers went from 104 to 114 (+9.6% change). The surname moved up 9,549 positions in the national ranking, going from #156,044 to #146,495.
FAQ
Mangiola surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mangiola?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Mangiola. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Mangiola?
Mangiola ranks #146,495 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 114 people with the surname Mangiola. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Mangiola.
Has Mangiola become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mangiola went from 104 recorded bearers to 114. That is an increase of 10 (+9.6%). In the national ranking it rose from #156,044 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Mangiola?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mangiola, the largest self-reported group is White at 76.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.3%) and Two or More Races (6.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mangiola in the 2020 Census, accounting for 76.3% (87 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mangiola appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (76.3%), Hispanic (12.3%), Two or More Races (6.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Mangiola (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Mangiola mean?
An Italian surname derived from the phrase "mangia olio" meaning "eat oil" or "olive eater." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Mangiola (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Mangiola?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.