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

Mongalo, 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 Mongalo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mongalo in America

Mongalo is the 133048th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mongalo surname appeared 127 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 Mongalo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mongalo 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 Mongalo

The surname MONGALO is of Italian origin, with roots tracing back to the central regions of the country during the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "monticulus," which translates to "small hill" or "mound," suggesting that the name's earliest bearers may have resided in hilly or mountainous areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MONGALO can be found in the archives of the Basilica of San Giovanni in Laterano, dating back to the 14th century. The document mentions a certain "Petrus Mongalo," a merchant from the town of Rieti, located in the province of Lazio.

In the 15th century, the name appeared in several notarial records from the city of Perugia, referring to a family of landowners and farmers known as the "Mongali." This particular spelling variation suggests a direct link to the Latin root "monticulus."

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the MONGALO surname was Giovanni Battista Mongalo (1470-1538), a renowned painter and fresco artist from the city of Siena. His works can still be admired in various churches and palaces throughout Tuscany.

Another influential individual was Lucrezia Mongalo (1520-1592), a poet and literary patron from the city of Ferrara. Her salon attracted numerous intellectuals and artists of the time, including the celebrated poet Torquato Tasso.

In the 17th century, the name MONGALO gained prominence in the region of Umbria, with the birth of Pietro Mongalo (1615-1681), a prominent architect and engineer who contributed to the design and construction of several notable buildings in the city of Perugia.

The 18th century saw the rise of Girolamo Mongalo (1730-1802), a renowned jurist and legal scholar from the city of Bologna. His treatises on civil law and jurisprudence were widely studied and cited throughout Italy during that period.

In the 19th century, the MONGALO surname was carried by Ettore Mongalo (1845-1912), a celebrated military officer and strategist who played a crucial role in the unification of Italy. He was awarded numerous honors for his service and leadership during the Italian Wars of Independence.

Throughout its long history, the surname MONGALO has maintained a strong presence in various regions of Italy, particularly in the central and northern areas, with families bearing this name making significant contributions across various fields, from the arts and literature to architecture, law, and military service.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mongalo

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

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

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