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

Mangona, 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 Mangona surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mangona in America

Mangona is the 116829th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mangona surname appeared 149 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 Mangona.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mangona 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 Mangona

The surname Mangona has its origins in Italy, with records dating back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "mangano," which referred to a type of medieval siege engine used for hurling large stones or other projectiles. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have been associated with military or defensive roles.

One of the earliest documented instances of the name appears in a historical record from the town of Montepulciano in Tuscany, where a certain Giovanni Mangona is mentioned as a landowner in the year 1482. This provides evidence of the name's presence in central Italy during the Renaissance period.

In the 16th century, a notable figure bearing the name Mangona was Francesco Mangona, a renowned architect and engineer from the city of Verona. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and fortifications in the region, including the Palazzo Della Ragione and portions of the city's defensive walls.

Moving forward to the 17th century, records show a Pietro Mangona who was a prominent merchant and trader in the city of Venice. His successful business dealings allowed him to amass considerable wealth and influence within the Venetian Republic.

Another notable individual with the surname Mangona was Guido Mangona, a celebrated painter and fresco artist who lived in the 18th century. Born in Naples in 1720, his works can be found adorning the walls of numerous churches and palaces throughout the region.

In more recent centuries, the name Mangona has also been associated with literary figures, such as the 19th-century Italian novelist and playwright Giacomo Mangona (1816-1887), whose works often explored themes of social injustice and political upheaval.

While the surname Mangona is primarily concentrated in Italy, particularly in regions like Tuscany, Veneto, and Campania, it has also spread to other parts of the world through immigration. However, the historical roots and earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to the Italian peninsula, with a rich tapestry of associations spanning various professions and disciplines.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mangona

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

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

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