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

Mignone, 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 Mignone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mignone in America

Mignone is the 22436th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mignone surname appeared 1,147 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 Mignone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mignone 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 Mignone

The surname "MIGNONE" is of Italian origin, originating in the medieval period around the 12th-13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "mignone," meaning "delicate" or "dainty." The name may have initially been used as a nickname for someone with a petite or graceful appearance.

One of the earliest recorded instances of this surname can be found in the historical records of the city of Florence, Italy, dating back to the 14th century. A document from 1387 mentions a certain "Giovanni Mignone," a merchant who traded in silk and spices.

In the 15th century, the Mignone family was well-established in the Tuscan region of Italy, particularly in the city of Siena. Records from 1472 mention a "Bartolomeo Mignone," a renowned painter and fresco artist who decorated several churches in the area.

During the Renaissance period, the name gained prominence with the birth of Giovanfrancesco Mignone (1490-1557), a celebrated architect and engineer from Rome. He is credited with designing several notable buildings, including the Church of San Giovanni dei Fiorentini and the Villa Madama.

Another notable figure with this surname was Pietro Mignone (1612-1698), a Jesuit priest and mathematician from Naples. He made significant contributions to the field of optics and is remembered for his work on the theory of lenses and mirrors.

In the 19th century, the Mignone family had branches in various parts of Italy, including Sicily. One prominent individual was Vincenzo Mignone (1813-1892), a lawyer and politician from Palermo who served as a member of the Italian Parliament.

Throughout history, variations of the surname have been recorded, such as "Mignonetti," "Mignoni," and "Mignoni." These variants often arose due to regional dialects or spelling variations over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mignone

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

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

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