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

Tigno, 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 Tigno surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Tigno in America

Tigno is the 132206th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Tigno surname appeared 128 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 Tigno.

We can also compare 2010 data for Tigno 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 Tigno

The surname Tigno has its origins in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of the country. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Latin word "tignum," which means "beam" or "timber." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have been associated with the trade of carpentry or construction.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tigno can be found in the historical records of the city of Milan, dating back to the late 13th century. These records mention a family by the name of Tigno who were prominent landowners in the region.

In the 15th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Tigno (1425-1498) was a renowned architect and sculptor from the city of Verona. He was responsible for designing several notable churches and public buildings in the region, including the Church of San Zeno Maggiore.

During the Renaissance period, the name Tigno also appeared in the annals of Venice, where a family of merchants and traders bore this surname. One prominent member of this family was Marco Tigno (1489-1549), who was a successful trader in spices and textiles, with business interests spanning the Mediterranean and beyond.

In the 17th century, a scholar and philosopher named Antonio Tigno (1612-1686) hailed from the city of Naples. He was renowned for his work in the field of natural philosophy and was a member of the prestigious Accademia dei Lincei, one of the earliest scientific academies in Europe.

Another notable figure with the surname Tigno was Francesca Tigno (1743-1810), a celebrated painter from the city of Bologna. She was known for her portraits and religious artworks, and her works can be found in various museums and churches across Italy.

While the surname Tigno has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora. However, the name remains relatively uncommon outside of Italy, with the highest concentration of bearers still found in the northern regions of the country, particularly in areas like Milan, Verona, and Venice.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Tigno

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

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

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