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

Tigani, 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 Tigani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tigani in America

Tigani is the 108199th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tigani surname appeared 164 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 Tigani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tigani 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 Tigani

The surname Tigani traces its origins back to Italy, specifically the region of Lombardy in the north of the country. It is believed to have emerged sometime during the late medieval period, between the 12th and 15th centuries. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "tigna," which means "ringworm" or "scabies," referring to a skin condition that was relatively common in those times.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Tigani name can be found in a 13th-century manuscript from the city of Milan, where it appears as "Tignani." This suggests that the name may have initially been associated with a particular trade or occupation related to the treatment of skin conditions.

In the 14th century, there are mentions of a family with the surname Tigani in the town of Vigevano, located in the province of Pavia. This could indicate that the name had spread from its original location and was becoming more established across the region.

During the Renaissance period, a notable figure bearing the Tigani surname was Giacomo Tigani, a renowned painter who lived from 1458 to 1532. His works can still be found in various churches and galleries throughout northern Italy, reflecting the artistic legacy of the Tigani family.

In the 17th century, a branch of the Tigani family settled in the city of Genoa, where they became prominent merchants and traders. One of the most influential members of this branch was Antonio Tigani, who was born in 1620 and served as a diplomat representing the Republic of Genoa in various European courts.

Another notable individual with the Tigani surname was Maria Tigani, a nun who lived in the 18th century and is revered for her charitable works and devotion to the poor. She founded an orphanage in the city of Piacenza and is credited with establishing several educational institutions for underprivileged children.

Over the centuries, variations of the Tigani surname emerged, such as Tignani, Tignano, and Tignini, reflecting the diverse linguistic and regional influences across Italy. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained rooted in the Italian word "tigna" and its association with skin conditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tigani

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

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

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