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

Rascona, 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 Rascona surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rascona in America

Rascona is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rascona surname appeared 119 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 Rascona.

The history of the last name Rascona

The surname Rascona is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "rascon," which means a small crab or crayfish, possibly indicating an occupation or location associated with these creatures.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Rascona can be traced back to historical documents from the 13th and 14th centuries in the regions of Lombardy and Piedmont in northern Italy. Some of the earliest mentions include Guglielmo Rascona, a landowner in the city of Milan in 1287, and Pietro Rascona, a merchant documented in Turin in 1349.

During the Renaissance period, the name Rascona appeared in several notable texts and records. In 1478, a certain Matteo Rascona was listed as a member of the Council of Elders in the city of Genoa. A few decades later, in 1521, a Giovanni Rascona was recorded as a distinguished painter in Florence, although unfortunately, none of his works have survived to the present day.

As the surname spread across Italy, it also took on various spellings and regional variations. In the southern regions, such as Campania and Calabria, it was sometimes spelled as "Rascune" or "Rascuni." In the northern regions, like Veneto and Friuli, it was occasionally rendered as "Rascogna" or "Rascogno."

One of the most notable historical figures with the surname Rascona was Girolamo Rascona (1535-1607), a renowned architect and engineer from Milan. He is credited with designing several churches and fortifications across northern Italy, including the Church of San Giuseppe in Pavia and the city walls of Cremona.

Another significant individual was Beatrice Rascona (1670-1743), a renowned painter and poet from Bologna. Her works, which often depicted religious and allegorical themes, were highly praised during her lifetime and can still be found in various museums and private collections across Italy.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Rascona (1815-1887) was a prominent lawyer and politician from Naples. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a crucial role in the unification of Italy during the Risorgimento period.

It is worth noting that while the surname Rascona has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration. However, the earliest historical records and notable individuals bearing this surname can be traced back to the Italian peninsula.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rascona

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

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 Rascona 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.

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

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