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

Segala, 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 Segala surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Segala in America

Segala is the 147253rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Segala surname appeared 112 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 Segala.

We can also compare 2010 data for Segala 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 Segala

The surname Segala has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "segale," which means rye, a type of cereal grain. This suggests that the name may have been associated with those who cultivated or traded in rye.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Segala can be found in the Venetian archives from the late 14th century, where a certain Giovanni Segala is mentioned as a merchant operating in the city-state. This indicates that the name had already established itself in the region by that time.

In the 15th century, the name appears in various records from the city of Verona, where it is recorded that a family by the name of Segala owned land and vineyards in the surrounding areas. This suggests that the name had gained prominence and was associated with landowners and those involved in agriculture.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the name Segala was Francesco Segala (1556-1636), a renowned architect and sculptor from Padua. His works can be found adorning several churches and palaces in the Veneto region, including the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice.

In the 17th century, the name Segala appears in connection with the Venetian glass-making industry. A certain Girolamo Segala (1620-1692) was a renowned glassblower and entrepreneur, whose works were highly sought after by the nobility and aristocracy of the time.

Another prominent figure associated with the name Segala was Giacomo Segala (1688-1768), a Venetian painter known for his frescoes and altarpieces. His works can be found in various churches and private collections throughout Italy.

As the name spread beyond its origins in the Veneto region, it can be found in historical records from other parts of Italy, such as Sicily and Piedmont. In the 19th century, a notable bearer of the name was Giuseppe Segala (1826-1901), a politician and writer from Palermo, who played a role in the unification of Italy.

Throughout its history, the surname Segala has maintained a strong presence in Italy, particularly in the northern regions. Its origins and associations with agriculture, trade, and various professions have contributed to its enduring legacy as a distinctly Italian surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Segala

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

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

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Segala, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!