2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Mugnolo
A surname potentially deriving from the Italian word "mugnolo," referring to a miller or grinder.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Mugnolo. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mugnolo surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Mugnolo in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mugnolo, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mugnolo
The surname MUGNOLO is of Italian origin, specifically from the region of Tuscany, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "mugnolo," which means "miller" or "someone who operates a mill." This suggests that the name may have originated from an occupation or trade.
The earliest recorded instances of the MUGNOLO surname can be traced back to the city of Florence in the late 13th century. During this period, the name appeared in various municipal records and documents, indicating that families with this surname were well-established in the area.
One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the MUGNOLO surname was Bernardo MUGNOLO, a prominent merchant and banker who lived in Florence during the late 14th century. He was known for his involvement in the city's thriving wool trade and his influential role in local politics.
In the 15th century, the MUGNOLO family gained further prominence with the birth of Filippo MUGNOLO (1420-1499), a renowned Renaissance architect and engineer. He is best known for his contributions to the design and construction of several iconic buildings in Florence, including the Palazzo Pitti and the Basilica of San Lorenzo.
Another notable figure was Girolamo MUGNOLO (1567-1631), a Florentine scholar and writer who gained recognition for his literary works, particularly his famous treatise on the Italian language, "Delle regole della lingua toscana" (The Rules of the Tuscan Language).
During the 16th and 17th centuries, the MUGNOLO surname continued to spread throughout various regions of Italy, including Veneto, Lombardy, and Emilia-Romagna. In these areas, the name was often associated with families involved in agriculture, milling, and other related industries.
One particularly noteworthy individual from this period was Antonio MUGNOLO (1598-1668), a renowned painter from the city of Cremona in Lombardy. His works, which were heavily influenced by the Baroque style, adorned numerous churches and palaces throughout northern Italy.
As the centuries passed, the MUGNOLO surname continued to be carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, intellectuals, and professionals. While the name may have originated from a humble trade, it has become woven into the rich tapestry of Italian history and culture.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mugnolo
Among Census respondents with the surname Mugnolo, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Mugnolo bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Mugnolo surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.3% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino4.7% · 5
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mugnolo
Mugnolo appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#138,304
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
+15 bearers (+14.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 5,543 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-15 bearers (-12.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 14,035 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #138,304 | 121 | 0.04 | +15 bearers (+14.2%) | Up 5,543 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -15 bearers (-12.4%) | Down 14,035 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Mugnolo surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #138,304 | #152,339 | -10.1% |
| Count | 121 | 106 | -12.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mugnolo bearers went from 121 to 106 (-12.4% change). The surname moved down 14,035 positions in the national ranking, going from #138,304 to #152,339.
FAQ
Mugnolo surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mugnolo?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Mugnolo. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Mugnolo?
Mugnolo ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 106 people with the surname Mugnolo. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Mugnolo.
Has Mugnolo become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mugnolo went from 121 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 15 (-12.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #138,304 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Mugnolo?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mugnolo, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.7%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mugnolo in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.3% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mugnolo appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.3%), Hispanic (4.7%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Mugnolo (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Mugnolo mean?
A surname potentially deriving from the Italian word "mugnolo," referring to a miller or grinder. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Mugnolo (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Mugnolo?
For a quick modern take, check how common the surname Mugnolo is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.