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

Massaglia, 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 Massaglia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Massaglia in America

Massaglia is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Massaglia surname appeared 138 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 Massaglia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Massaglia 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 Massaglia

The surname Massaglia originates from the northern Italian region of Piedmont, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Italian word "massaia," meaning a housewife or the mistress of a household. The name is believed to have originated as a nickname or occupational name for a woman who managed a household or estate.

Massaglia is closely related to the Italian place name "Massaglia," a small town located in the province of Asti, Piedmont. It is speculated that the surname may have been adopted by individuals who either originated from or had some association with this town. Some early records show variations in spelling, such as Massaia, Massara, and Massaria.

One of the earliest known references to the surname Massaglia can be found in the Cartario Codex, a collection of medieval documents from the Cistercian Abbey of Santa Maria di Staffarda, dated to the late 12th century. This document mentions a certain "Guglielmo Massaglia" as a witness to a land transaction.

The Liber Consiliorum Comunis Taurini, a record of the Council of Turin from the 13th century, includes the name "Giacomo Massaglia," who served as a city councilor in 1276. This suggests that individuals bearing this surname had achieved a certain level of prominence and social standing in the region during that period.

Notable historical figures with the surname Massaglia include:

1. Giovanni Battista Massaglia (1553-1628), an Italian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of logarithms and the calculation of planetary orbits.

2. Domenico Massaglia (1619-1692), an Italian painter active during the Baroque period, known for his religious works and portraiture.

3. Maria Luisa Massaglia (1759-1835), an Italian noblewoman and philanthropist, renowned for her charitable works and support of educational initiatives in Piedmont.

4. Carlo Massaglia (1828-1906), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Chamber of Deputies and played a role in the unification of Italy.

5. Ernesto Massaglia (1869-1945), an Italian architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings and contributed to the city planning efforts in Turin and other cities in Piedmont.

While the surname Massaglia has its roots in northern Italy, it has since spread to other regions and countries due to migration and diaspora. However, its origins can be traced back to the medieval period in Piedmont, where it emerged as a distinctive surname reflecting the occupation or role of managing a household or estate.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Massaglia

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

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

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