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

Ognibene, 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 Ognibene surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ognibene in America

Ognibene is the 41100th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ognibene surname appeared 530 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 Ognibene.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ognibene 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 Ognibene

The surname "OGNIBENE" finds its origins in Italy, dating back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Italian phrase "ogni bene," which translates to "all good" or "every good." This name likely originated as a nickname or descriptive term for someone who was perceived as virtuous, benevolent, or possessing admirable qualities.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the archives of the Republic of Venice, where a certain Ognibene da Venezia (Ognibene from Venice) is mentioned in a document from the 13th century. This individual's occupation or status is not specified, but the inclusion of the name suggests its presence in the region at that time.

During the Renaissance period, the name appears in several historical records and manuscripts. Notably, an Ognibene da Parma (Ognibene from Parma) is listed as a scholar and writer who lived in the city of Parma during the late 15th century. His works, though not widely known today, were focused on philosophy and theology.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure with the surname Ognibene was Francesco Ognibene, a Venetian merchant and trader who established successful commercial routes between Italy and the Levant. His trading endeavors contributed to the economic prosperity of Venice during that era.

Another noteworthy individual was Gianfrancesco Ognibene, an architect and engineer from the city of Verona. He lived in the late 16th and early 17th centuries and was responsible for designing several notable buildings and fortifications in the Veneto region.

Moving forward to the 18th century, a certain Carlo Ognibene gained recognition as a composer and musician. Born in Naples in 1720, he composed operas and sacred music that were performed in various theaters and churches throughout Italy.

While the surname Ognibene may not be as widespread or prominent as some other Italian surnames, its presence can be traced back to the medieval era, and it has been carried by individuals from various professions and backgrounds throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ognibene

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

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

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