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

Migneco, 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 Migneco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Migneco in America

Migneco is the 145220th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Migneco surname appeared 114 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 Migneco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Migneco 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 Migneco

The surname Migneco has its origins in Italy, specifically in the southern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, approximately between the 11th and 13th centuries.

Migneco is derived from the Italian word "mignolo," which means "little finger." This connection suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname given to someone with a distinctive physical characteristic, such as having a particularly small or slender little finger.

Some historical records indicate that the name Migneco appeared in various documents from the 13th century onwards. For instance, there are mentions of individuals bearing this surname in the records of the Republic of Genoa and the Kingdom of Naples during that time.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname Migneco was Francesco Migneco, a merchant from the city of Palermo in Sicily, who lived during the late 15th century. Another notable figure was Giovanni Migneco, a scholar and philosopher from Naples who lived in the 16th century and contributed to the intellectual discourse of the Renaissance era.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure named Giulio Migneco served as a military commander in the service of the Spanish Crown, playing a role in the campaigns against the Ottoman Empire in the Mediterranean region.

During the 18th century, the Migneco family established itself in the town of Corleone, located in the Sicilian province of Palermo. One member of this branch, Antonio Migneco (1732-1804), was a renowned artist known for his elaborate frescoes and religious paintings that adorned churches throughout Sicily.

In the 19th century, a notable individual named Maria Migneco (1842-1908) gained recognition as a philanthropist and social reformer in the city of Naples. She dedicated her efforts to improving the living conditions of the underprivileged and advocating for women's rights.

Throughout its history, the surname Migneco has been associated with various regions of Italy, particularly in the southern regions of Sicily, Calabria, and Campania. While variations in spelling may have occurred over time, the name has retained its distinctive Italian roots and continues to be a part of the country's rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Migneco

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

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

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