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

Nago, 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 Nago surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Nago in America

Nago is the 134712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Nago surname appeared 125 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 Nago.

We can also compare 2010 data for Nago 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 Nago

The surname NAGO originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "nago," which means "naked" or "bare." This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who was known for going without clothing or being poorly dressed.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the NAGO surname can be found in a document from the city of Genoa, dated around the year 1250. This document mentions a person named Giovanni Nago, who was a merchant involved in the trade of textiles and spices.

Another early reference to the NAGO name appears in a manuscript from the Archivio di Stato di Firenze, dating back to the late 14th century. This document records a legal dispute between a man named Niccolò Nago and a local landowner over the ownership of a vineyard.

In the 15th century, the NAGO surname gained some prominence in the Italian city of Siena. A notable figure from this time was Matteo Nago, a renowned sculptor and architect who was responsible for the design and construction of several churches and public buildings in the city.

During the Renaissance period, a branch of the NAGO family settled in the Republic of Venice. One of the most famous members of this lineage was Antonio Nago, a celebrated painter who lived from 1480 to 1554. His works, which included religious frescoes and portraits, can still be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

In the 17th century, the NAGO surname made its way to the island of Sicily. A notable figure from this time was Giuseppe Nago, who was born in Palermo in 1632 and became a respected scholar and author. His most famous work, "Della Nobiltà Siciliana," was a comprehensive study of the noble families of Sicily.

As the centuries passed, the NAGO name continued to spread across Italy and other parts of Europe. However, it remained most prevalent in the regions where it originated, particularly in the northern and central parts of the Italian peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Nago

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

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

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