2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Migneco
An Italian surname derived from a diminutive of the word "mignone", meaning someone small, dainty, or cute.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 119 Americans carry the last name Migneco. That puts it at #153,590 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,880,289 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Migneco 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
119
1 in 2,880,289
Census rank
#153,590
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
104
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 104 bearers of the surname Migneco in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 153590th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Migneco, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.1%. The next largest groups are Black (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Migneco
Among Census respondents with the surname Migneco, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.1%. The next largest groups are Black (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Migneco 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 Migneco surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White97.1% · 101
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
- Two or more races1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Migneco
Migneco appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#145,220
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+8 bearers (+7.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 1,373 places
2020
#153,590
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
-10 bearers (-8.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 8,370 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #145,220 | 114 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.5%) | Down 1,373 places |
| 2020 | #153,590 | 104 | 0.03 | -10 bearers (-8.8%) | Down 8,370 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 Migneco 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 | #145,220 | #153,590 | -5.8% |
| Count | 114 | 104 | -8.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Migneco bearers went from 114 to 104 (-8.8% change). The surname moved down 8,370 positions in the national ranking, going from #145,220 to #153,590.
FAQ
Migneco surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Migneco?
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the surname Migneco. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,880,289 residents.
How common is Migneco?
Migneco ranks #153,590 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 104 people with the surname Migneco. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (119), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Migneco.
Has Migneco become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Migneco went from 114 recorded bearers to 104. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #145,220 to #153,590.
What does the Census say about the background of Migneco?
Among Census respondents with the surname Migneco, the largest self-reported group is White at 97.1%. The next largest groups are Black (1.9%) and Two or More Races (1.0%). 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 Migneco in the 2020 Census, accounting for 97.1% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Migneco appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (97.1%), Black (1.9%), Two or More Races (1.0%). 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 Migneco (2000, 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 Migneco mean?
An Italian surname derived from a diminutive of the word "mignone", meaning someone small, dainty, or cute. 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 Migneco (0.03 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 Migneco?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.