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

Martignetti, 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 Martignetti surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Martignetti in America

Martignetti is the 53913th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Martignetti surname appeared 383 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 Martignetti.

We can also compare 2010 data for Martignetti 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 Martignetti

The surname Martignetti originated in Italy, specifically from the northern region of Emilia-Romagna. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "martingala," which means a type of horse's bridle or rein. This suggests that the name may have been initially given to someone who worked with horses or as a stable hand.

The earliest recorded instances of the Martignetti name can be traced back to the 14th century in the town of Modena, where it was spelled as "Martinetti." This variation of the spelling was common during the Middle Ages and Renaissance periods in Italy.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Martignetti (1420-1489) was a respected architect and sculptor in the city of Bologna. He is credited with designing several churches and public buildings that still stand today.

During the 16th century, the Martignetti family had established themselves as landowners and noblemen in the town of Reggio Emilia. Historical records from this time show that a certain Alessandro Martignetti (1522-1597) was a prominent politician and served as a magistrate in the local government.

In the 17th century, the name appears in the records of the University of Parma, where a professor named Cesare Martignetti (1631-1699) taught philosophy and literature. He was known for his scholarly works on classical Greek and Roman texts.

Another noteworthy individual was Francesco Martignetti (1768-1835), who was a military officer and fought in the Napoleonic Wars. He rose through the ranks and became a general in the Italian Army, earning several medals for his service.

Over the centuries, the Martignetti name has spread beyond its origins in Emilia-Romagna, with families bearing this surname found in other parts of Italy as well as in countries with significant Italian immigration, such as the United States and Argentina.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Martignetti

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

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

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