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

Neglia, 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 Neglia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Neglia in America

Neglia is the 35203rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Neglia surname appeared 640 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 Neglia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Neglia 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 Neglia

The surname Neglia originated in Italy during the medieval period, likely derived from the Latin word "nigellus," meaning "blackish" or "dark-colored." It was a descriptive nickname given to individuals with darker complexions or hair coloring.

One of the earliest records of the name Neglia can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Barese, a collection of documents from the 11th century relating to the region of Bari, in southern Italy. The name appears in various forms, such as "Nigellus," "Niglius," and "Nelius."

During the 13th century, the name Neglia became more prevalent in the regions of Campania and Calabria. Historical records from this period, including tax rolls and municipal documents, mention individuals with this surname living in towns like Salerno, Amalfi, and Cosenza.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the name Neglia was Gian Battista Neglia, a scholar and humanist born in Naples in 1441. He was renowned for his expertise in Latin literature and his contributions to the Renaissance movement in southern Italy.

Another prominent individual was Girolamo Neglia, a 16th-century painter from the town of Gallipoli, in the Apulia region. He was known for his religious works, many of which adorned churches in his hometown and the surrounding areas.

The name Neglia also has connections to place names in southern Italy. For example, the town of Niglia, located in the province of Potenza, Basilicata, may have derived its name from the surname. Similarly, the village of Neglia di Maratea, in the province of Potenza, likely traces its origins to individuals bearing this surname who settled in the area.

In the 18th century, a notable figure was Giuseppe Neglia, a lawyer and politician from Naples. He served as a judge in the city's court system and was involved in various legal reforms during the Napoleonic era.

Another individual of note was Giacomo Neglia, a 19th-century architect from Bari. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings in his hometown, including the Teatro Petruzzelli, a renowned opera house.

Throughout history, the surname Neglia has maintained a strong presence in southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania, Calabria, Apulia, and Basilicata. While the name may have originated as a descriptive nickname, it has evolved into a distinct surname with a rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Neglia

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

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

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