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

Ventimiglia, 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 Ventimiglia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Ventimiglia in America

Ventimiglia is the 16051st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Ventimiglia surname appeared 1,806 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Ventimiglia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Ventimiglia 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 Ventimiglia

The surname Ventimiglia originates from the town of Ventimiglia, located in the province of Imperia, Liguria, in northwestern Italy, near the French border. The name is derived from the Latin term "Vinti Millia," which translates to "twenty miles," referring to the town's distance from the ancient Roman city of Albintimilium.

Ventimiglia is an ancient town with a rich history dating back to the Roman era. The name first appeared in written records during the Middle Ages, with one of the earliest mentions found in a document from the 12th century, where it was spelled "Vinctimilia."

In the 13th century, a noble family known as the Ventimiglia clan played a prominent role in the affairs of the Republic of Genoa. They were involved in various military campaigns and held influential positions within the Genoese government.

One notable member of the Ventimiglia family was Giovanni Ventimiglia, born around 1250, who served as a captain in the Genoese army and participated in the conquest of the island of Chios in the Aegean Sea.

Another historical figure with the surname Ventimiglia was Francesco Ventimiglia, born in the late 14th century, who was a renowned jurist and diplomat. He served as an ambassador for the Republic of Genoa and played a crucial role in negotiating treaties with other Italian city-states.

In the 16th century, the town of Ventimiglia was briefly under the control of the French, during which time the name was sometimes spelled "Vintimille" or "Vintimiglia" in French records.

During the Renaissance period, a painter named Jacopo Ventimiglia, born around 1480 in Ventimiglia, gained recognition for his artwork, particularly his religious frescoes adorning churches in the region.

Another notable figure was Girolamo Ventimiglia, born in the mid-16th century, who was a respected scholar and author. He wrote several works on various subjects, including philosophy, theology, and literature.

In the 18th century, a military officer named Antonio Ventimiglia, born in 1720, distinguished himself in the service of the Kingdom of Sardinia, participating in various battles and conflicts of that era.

While the surname Ventimiglia is most commonly associated with Italy, particularly the Liguria region, it has also been found in other parts of the world due to migration and emigration over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Ventimiglia

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

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

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