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

Rescigno, 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 Rescigno surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Rescigno in America

Rescigno is the 37993rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Rescigno surname appeared 584 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 Rescigno.

We can also compare 2010 data for Rescigno 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 Rescigno

The surname Rescigno originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "rescinga," which means "rye field" or "rye meadow." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who lived near or worked in a rye field.

Rescigno is a relatively uncommon name, and its earliest recorded instances can be traced back to the 16th century in documents from the town of Avellino, located in the province of Avellino, Campania. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Giovanni Rescigno, born in 1543, who was a prominent landowner in the region.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in various historical records from the nearby town of Mercogliano, where a family of Rescignos was documented as owning several vineyards and olive groves. One notable member of this family was Gian Battista Rescigno, born in 1621, who served as a magistrate in the local court.

During the 18th century, the Rescigno name continued to be associated with the Campania region, particularly in the areas around Avellino and Mercogliano. In 1756, a man named Antonio Rescigno was recorded as a respected scholar and professor of philosophy at the University of Naples.

Moving into the 19th century, the Rescigno surname gained some prominence with the birth of Pasquale Rescigno in 1835. He was a renowned lawyer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a pivotal role in the unification of Italy.

Another notable figure in the history of the Rescigno name was Giuseppe Rescigno, born in 1890. He was a celebrated opera conductor who worked with some of the most prestigious opera houses in Italy, including La Scala in Milan and the Teatro San Carlo in Naples.

Over the centuries, the Rescigno surname has remained closely associated with the Campania region of Italy, particularly the areas around Avellino and Mercogliano. While not an extremely common name, it has maintained a presence in Italian history and culture, with various individuals bearing the surname making significant contributions in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Rescigno

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

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

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