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

Ongaro, 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 Ongaro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ongaro in America

Ongaro is the 73911th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ongaro surname appeared 262 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 Ongaro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ongaro 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 Ongaro

The surname Ongaro is of Italian origin, originating in the Veneto region of northeastern Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "unghero," meaning Hungarian. This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who had connections to Hungary or was of Hungarian descent.

The earliest recorded instances of the Ongaro surname can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of the Veneto, such as Padua, Treviso, and Venice. These early records indicate that the name was present among the aristocratic and mercantile classes of the time.

One notable historical reference to the Ongaro name can be found in the Venetian archives from the 15th century, which document a merchant family named Ongaro who traded extensively with the Eastern Mediterranean and the Levant.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure named Giovanni Battista Ongaro (1491-1557) was a renowned humanist scholar and poet from Padua. He was celebrated for his Latin poetry and his translations of ancient Greek texts.

Another individual of historical significance was Girolamo Ongaro (1554-1629), a Venetian architect and military engineer who was involved in the construction of fortifications and public works projects throughout the Venetian Republic.

During the 17th century, the Ongaro family established a notable presence in the city of Verona, where they were involved in the textile trade and held positions of civic leadership. One prominent member was Marcantonio Ongaro (1621-1694), who served as a magistrate and council member in Verona.

In the 18th century, a branch of the Ongaro family relocated to the Istrian peninsula (now part of Croatia) and played a role in the local wine industry. One such figure was Antonio Ongaro (1732-1808), who owned vineyards and was known for producing high-quality wines in the Istrian region.

As the Ongaro surname spread throughout Italy and beyond, it was sometimes spelled with variations such as Ongari, Ongaro, or Ungaro, reflecting its Hungarian roots. Despite its geographical dispersion, the name remains rooted in its Italian heritage and the rich history of the Veneto region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ongaro

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

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

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