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

Minggia, 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 Minggia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Minggia in America

Minggia is the 113791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Minggia surname appeared 154 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 Minggia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Minggia 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 Minggia

The surname MINGGIA is believed to have originated from the Romansh language spoken in parts of Switzerland, particularly in the canton of Graubünden. The name is thought to be derived from the Romansh word "muogn," which means "monk" or "clergyman."

This surname likely emerged in the medieval period, as many surnames were derived from occupations during that time. It's possible that the MINGGIA surname was initially given to someone who worked in a monastery or had close ties to the church.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MINGGIA name can be found in the 14th-century Rätisches Namenbuch, a collection of Romansh names and their meanings. This suggests that the name was already established in the Graubünden region by that period.

In the 16th century, a notable figure named Gian Battista MINGGIA (1508-1582) was a prominent theologian and reformer from the town of Scuol in Graubünden. He played a significant role in the Protestant Reformation in the region and authored several works on religious subjects.

Another historical figure with the MINGGIA surname was Gaudenzio MINGGIA (1628-1687), a Romansh-language poet and writer from the village of Bravuogn in Graubünden. He is considered one of the most important literary figures in the Romansh tradition and his works were influential in preserving the language and culture of the region.

In the 18th century, Giovan Gaudenzio MINGGIA (1710-1789) was a notable architect and builder from Graubünden. He designed several churches and other notable buildings in the area, including the Church of St. Maria in Samedan.

Another noteworthy individual with the MINGGIA surname was Gian Andrea MINGGIA (1801-1878), a Swiss politician and jurist from Graubünden. He served as a member of the Swiss Federal Council, which is the country's executive governing body.

The MINGGIA name has also been associated with various place names in the Graubünden region, such as the village of Muoggia and the Muoggia Valley, which likely derived from the same Romansh root as the surname.

While the MINGGIA surname is most commonly found in Switzerland, particularly in the Graubünden canton, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its roots can be traced back to the Romansh-speaking regions of Switzerland, where it has a rich historical and linguistic significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Minggia

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

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

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