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

Musngi, 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 Musngi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Musngi in America

Musngi is the 100791st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Musngi surname appeared 179 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 Musngi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Musngi 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 Musngi

The surname MUSNGI is believed to have originated in the region of Lombardy, Italy during the late 15th century. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "musica," which means "music" or "musician." This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify someone who was a musician or had some connection to the musical arts.

One of the earliest known references to the MUSNGI surname can be found in a collection of historical records from the city of Milan, dated 1492. These records mention a certain "Giovanni MUSNGI," who was a renowned musician and composer during that time period. It is possible that this individual was among the first to bear the surname, which may have been adopted to reflect his profession.

Another early recorded instance of the MUSNGI name appears in a manuscript from the Venetian Republic, dated around 1520. This document references a "Francesco MUSNGI," who was a respected lute player and teacher of music in the city of Venice. This further reinforces the connection between the surname and the musical arts.

In the 17th century, the MUSNGI surname began to spread to other parts of Italy, as well as neighboring regions. One notable individual from this era was Antonio MUSNGI (1634-1698), a composer and organist from the city of Bologna. His works were highly acclaimed during his lifetime and contributed to the development of the Baroque musical style.

As the centuries passed, the MUSNGI name continued to be associated with individuals involved in music and the arts. In the 18th century, there was a renowned painter named Giovanni Battista MUSNGI (1721-1794), who was known for his baroque-style religious works and portraits. His paintings can still be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

Another significant figure from this era was Maria Teresa MUSNGI (1760-1824), an opera singer and prima donna who performed in some of the most prestigious theaters across Europe. Her exceptional vocal talents earned her widespread acclaim and admiration from both audiences and fellow artists.

Throughout its history, the MUSNGI surname has maintained a strong connection to the world of music and the arts, reflecting its linguistic origins and the professions of its early bearers. While the name may have evolved and spread to different regions over time, its legacy as a surname with musical roots has endured.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Musngi

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

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

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