MIGNANO
Mignano
Mignano is a rare British surname of Italian origin, particularly prevalent in southern England. The surname is believed to have been introduced to the United Kingdom by Italian immigrants, possibly in the late 19th or early 20th century.
Individuals with the surname Mignano may have descended from Italian families who settled in England for various reasons, such as seeking employment opportunities or fleeing political instability in their home country.
The pronunciation of Mignano is typically 'mig-NA-no', with the stress falling on the second syllable.
The meaning and origin of the surname Mignano can be traced to the Italian word 'mignano', which translates to 'dweller at the foot of a mountain'. This suggests that the surname may have originally denoted someone living near a mountain or hill in Italy.
Today, the surname Mignano is relatively uncommon in the UK, and individuals bearing this name may have a unique heritage linking them to both British and Italian ancestry.
There are approximately 39 people named Mignano in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Mignano.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: Italy
Language of origin: Italian
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alfred
- Antonino
- David
- Ian
- Raffele
Female
- Annamaria
- Hannah
- Helen
- Lisa
- Samantha