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

Mongia, 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 Mongia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mongia in America

Mongia is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mongia surname appeared 107 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 Mongia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mongia 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 Mongia

The surname Mongia has its origins in the northern regions of Italy, specifically in the regions of Piedmont and Lombardy. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "mongia," which means "a mountain pasture" or "an alpine meadow." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify individuals who lived or worked in the mountainous areas of these regions.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mongia can be traced back to the 13th century. In a document dated 1275, a certain Guglielmo Mongia is mentioned as a landowner in the town of Novara, located in the Piedmont region. This provides evidence that the name was already in use during the medieval period and was associated with individuals of some social standing.

The Mongia name appears to have spread throughout various parts of northern Italy over the centuries. In the 15th century, records indicate the presence of a Mongia family in the city of Milan, which was then part of the Duchy of Milan. One notable figure from this period was Giovanni Mongia, a prominent merchant and banker who lived from 1420 to 1487.

As the centuries progressed, the Mongia name continued to be found in various historical records and documents. In the 17th century, a certain Pietro Mongia was recognized as a skilled architect and engineer, responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in the city of Turin.

During the 18th century, the Mongia family expanded their influence and prominence. Francesco Mongia, born in 1723, was a respected philosopher and scholar who contributed significantly to the intellectual discourse of his time. His works on ethics and moral philosophy were widely studied and debated.

In the 19th century, the name Mongia gained further recognition through the achievements of Giacomo Mongia, a renowned artist and painter who lived from 1815 to 1898. His masterpieces, which often depicted scenes from rural life in the Italian countryside, are still celebrated and exhibited in various art galleries across Italy.

While the surname Mongia is not among the most common surnames in Italy, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been associated with individuals who have made notable contributions in various fields, from commerce and architecture to philosophy and art.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mongia

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

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

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