There are
2029
Bongiornos in the USA
Bongiorno is the
14662nd
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Bongiorno

BeniaminoBon

Beniamino Bon Giorno was an Italian politician and journalist, known for his role in the Italian resistance during World War II and his contributions to the founding of the Italian Republic.

AlbertoBongiorno

Alberto Bongiorno is an Italian entrepreneur and founder of the Bongiorno Group, a financial services company.

GiorgioBongiorno

Giorgio Bongiorno is an Italian film director and screenwriter, known for his works 'The Two Lives of Mattia Pascal' and 'Viola di mare.'

AngeloBongiorno

Angelo Bongiorno is an Italian painter and sculptor, known for his abstract and figurative works influenced by classical and contemporary art.

VincenzoBongiorno

Vincenzo Bongiorno is an Italian mathematician, known for his contributions to the field of algebraic geometry and his work on the arithmetic of K3 surfaces.

RosarioBongiorno

Rosario Bongiorno is an Italian actor and comedian, known for his roles in the films 'Il postino' and 'Marriages.'

StefanoBongiorno

Stefano Bongiorno is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a defender, notably for the Italian club Catania.

IsabellaBongiorno

Isabella Bongiorno is an Italian architect and urban planner, known for her sustainable and innovative designs.

FrancescoBongiorno

Francesco Bongiorno is an Italian road racing cyclist, known for his victories in several prestigious cycling races.

GiusyBongiorno

Giusy Bongiorno is an Italian Paralympic athlete, known for her achievements in wheelchair racing.

Bongiorno Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Bongiorno' is of Italian origin. It is derived from the Italian words 'buon' meaning 'good' and 'giorno' meaning 'day'. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone with a cheerful personality or who wished others a good day.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Bongiorno' is primarily found in Italy, particularly in the regions of Sicily, Campania, and Lombardy. It is also found among Italian immigrant communities in other countries, such as the United States, Australia, and Canada.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Bongiorno' include 'Bongiorni' and 'Bongiovanni'.
Migration and ImmigrationMany individuals with the surname 'Bongiorno' have emigrated from Italy to other countries, particularly during periods of economic hardship and political unrest in Italy. They have established communities in various parts of the world, contributing to the cultural diversity and heritage of their new homelands.