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

Vigna, 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 Vigna surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vigna in America

Vigna is the 26671st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vigna surname appeared 913 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 Vigna.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vigna 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 Vigna

The surname Vigna originates from Italy, specifically the northern regions of Piedmont and Lombardy. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "vinea," meaning "vineyard," indicating that the earliest bearers of this name were likely associated with viticulture or wine-making.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vigna can be found in the medieval records of the city of Asti in Piedmont, dating back to the 13th century. The name is mentioned in the cadastral records of the city, suggesting that the Vigna family held lands or properties in the region at that time.

During the Renaissance period, the Vigna name gained prominence in the city of Milan, where several members of the family held influential positions within the city's guilds and government. Notably, Giovanni Vigna (1490-1556) was a renowned architect and sculptor who contributed to the construction of several churches and palaces in Milan.

In the 17th century, the Vigna family expanded its reach beyond northern Italy, with records indicating their presence in other regions, such as Tuscany and Lazio. One notable figure from this era was Pietro Vigna (1619-1692), a Jesuit scholar and mathematician who taught at the Roman College.

The 18th century saw the rise of the Vigna family in the field of music, with composers and musicians bearing this name gaining recognition across Europe. Antonio Vigna (1739-1805), a violinist and composer from Verona, was particularly renowned for his contributions to the development of the violin concerto.

Throughout the 19th century, several members of the Vigna family made their mark in various fields, including literature, politics, and the military. Vincenzo Vigna (1807-1878) was an Italian writer and poet, while Girolamo Vigna (1830-1905) served as a general in the Italian Army during the Risorgimento and the subsequent unification of Italy.

Other notable individuals with the surname Vigna include the Italian sculptor and painter Giuseppe Vigna (1892-1969), the Italian footballer Renato Vigna (1900-1936), and the Italian-American artist and illustrator Vincenzo Vigna (1922-1995), known for his work in children's literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vigna

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

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

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