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

Vignali, 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 Vignali surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Vignali in America

Vignali is the 58042nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Vignali surname appeared 350 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 Vignali.

We can also compare 2010 data for Vignali 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 Vignali

The surname Vignali originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, during the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "vigna," meaning "vineyard," suggesting that the name may have originated from ancestors who were vineyard owners or workers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Vignali can be found in the 14th century in the city of Florence, where a family with this surname was mentioned in historical records. The name also appeared in various manuscripts and documents from that time period, indicating its presence in the region.

In the 15th century, there are records of a notable figure named Jacopo Vignali, a Renaissance painter from Pratovecchio, a town in the Tuscan region. He lived from approximately 1420 to 1492 and was known for his religious paintings and frescoes.

During the 16th century, the surname Vignali gained prominence in the city of Bologna, located in the Emilia-Romagna region. A notable individual from this period was Prospero Vignali, a renowned architect and engineer who lived from 1535 to 1611. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings in Bologna, including the church of San Giacomo Maggiore and the Palazzo Malvezzi.

In the 17th century, the name Vignali was associated with the town of Vignola, located in the province of Modena, Emilia-Romagna. This town's name is derived from the same root word as the surname, further suggesting the connection between the name and viticulture or vineyards.

Another notable figure with the surname Vignali was Giovanni Vignali, an Italian painter and engraver who lived from 1667 to 1733. He was known for his religious paintings and worked extensively in the city of Rome.

In the 19th century, there was a famous Italian composer named Giacomo Vignali, who lived from 1833 to 1898. He composed several operas and other works, contributing to the rich musical tradition of Italy.

Throughout history, the surname Vignali has been found in various parts of Italy, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, where it originated. While the name has evolved over time, its connection to vineyards and viticulture remains a significant part of its historical background.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Vignali

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

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

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