Explore the Family Name Maggio
The meaning of Maggio
Italian: from a personal name or nickname from the month of May, maggio, from Latin Maius (mensis), from Maia, a rather obscure goddess of fertility, whose name is derived from the same root as maius ‘larger’ and maiestas ‘greatness’. This may have been bestowed on someone born or baptized in the month of May, or it may have been used to refer to someone of a sunny disposition, or who had some anecdotal connection with the month of May, such as owing a feudal obligation then. In Roman Catholicism, May is especially associated with the Virgin Mary, so the name may well have had a religious significance. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Rocco, Angelo, Domenic, Nino, Sal, Santo, Vito, Gino, Ignazio, Marco, Pietro.
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How common is the last name Maggio in the United States?
The popularity of the surname "Maggio" has experienced a slight decrease between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Maggio was ranked 5,478 in terms of surname prevalence, but this rank slipped to 5,869 in 2010, marking a drop of roughly 7.14%. However, the actual count of individuals with the surname went up marginally from 5,836 in 2000 to 5,877 in 2010. Therefore, while the name may have dipped in relative popularity, the number of people named Maggio actually increased slightly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #5,478 | #5,869 | -7.14% |
| Count | 5,836 | 5,877 | 0.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 2.16 | 1.99 | -7.87% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maggio
Analyzing the ethnicity of individuals bearing the last name "Maggio", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority are of White ethnicity, although there has been a slight decrease from 95.72% in 2000 to 94.56% in 2010. Over the same period, there has been an increase in the proportion of those who identify as Hispanic (from 2.54% to 3.62%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (from 0.39% to 0.63%), while the percentage of those claiming two or more races has dropped from 0.99% to 0.82%. There were no individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000, however by 2010, these groups represented 0.24% and 0.14% of the Maggio population respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.72% | 94.56% | -1.21% |
| Hispanic | 2.54% | 3.62% | 42.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0.99% | 0.82% | -17.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0.63% | 61.54% |
| Black | 0% | 0.24% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.14% | 0% |
Maggio ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Maggio is Italian, which comprises 41.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are British & Irish (24.5%) and French & German (12.3%). Additional ancestries include Eastern European, Spanish & Portuguese, Ashkenazi Jewish, Scandinavian, and Indigenous American.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| Italian | 41.6% |
| British & Irish | 24.5% |
| French & German | 12.3% |
| Other | 21.6% |
Possible origins of the surname Maggio
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Maggio have recent ancestry locations spanning a few countries, mostly in Italy, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Sicily, Italy | 67.40% |
| Campania, Italy | 66.30% |
| Calabria, Italy | 65.20% |
| Lazio, Italy | 53.40% |
| Abruzzo, Italy | 51.10% |
What Maggio haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Maggio is E-M78, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup E-M78 is descended from haplogroup E-M96. Other common haplogroups include R-M417 and E-Z1902, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Roche, Bruno, Marino, Klein, Russo, Weiss, Strauss, Schwartz, Singer, Hoffman.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Maggio surname are: H1, H3, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins E-M96Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Maggio have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Maggio" Surname 40.4%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Maggio" Surname 28.6%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Maggio" Surname 14.5%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Maggio" Surname 14.3%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Maggio?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Maggio are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition