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

Monzingo, 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 Monzingo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Monzingo in America

Monzingo is the 50960th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Monzingo surname appeared 409 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 Monzingo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Monzingo 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 Monzingo

The surname Monzingo has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Lombardy, and dates back to the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "monzo," which means "bald" or "shaven," suggesting that the name may have been initially given as a nickname or descriptive term.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Monzingo can be found in a document from the city of Brescia, dated 1187, which mentions a certain "Giovanni Monzingo." This suggests that the name was already established in the region by the late 12th century.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the Monzingo family appeared to have gained some prominence in the areas around Milan and Bergamo. Records from this period indicate that several members of the family held positions of importance within the local communities and municipalities.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the name Monzingo was Francesco Monzingo, a renowned scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Pavia. He was born in 1422 and is known for his contributions to the study of logic and metaphysics.

Another significant individual was Girolamo Monzingo, a military commander who served under the Venetian Republic during the Italian Wars of the 16th century. He was born in 1489 and gained recognition for his leadership and strategic abilities in various battles against rival powers.

The name Monzingo also appears in historical records from other regions of Italy, suggesting that members of the family may have migrated or established branches elsewhere. For instance, in the 17th century, a certain Pietro Monzingo was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Naples.

It is worth noting that the name Monzingo has undergone various spelling variations over the centuries, such as Monzinghi, Monzingho, and Monzinco. These variations may have been influenced by regional dialects or scribal practices.

Throughout its history, the surname Monzingo has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including clergy, artisans, and intellectuals, reflecting the varied roles and occupations held by members of the family over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Monzingo

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

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

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