Italy
Liguria
Genova
Rovegno is a comune in the provincia of Genova, Liguria with a population of 469 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 239 passengers departing from Rovegno arrived in the United States.
Contact
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Website
www.comune.rovegno.ge.itAddress
Via Capoluogo, 1
16028 Rovegno
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Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centri abitati
AltitudePopulation- Rovegno658m138
- Casanova858m112
- Loco605m58
- Pietranera898m21
- Garbarino571m2
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Isola580m50
- Poggio-Valle635m44
- Zerbo702m26
- Foppiano957m10
- Carchelli611m4
- Crescione975m2
Population and Migration
This chart shows annual resident population, US arrivals (1830 to 1912), and international migration (2001 to present). Not all data is available for every period, so gaps are normal.
The population has declined 81% since 1861. Recorded US arrivals from Rovegno between 1830 and 1912 equal 51% of its current population, peaking in 1902. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 23% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
239
1830–1912
Peak year
1902
64 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Rovegno recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
- 1.Casazza18
- 2.Isola14
- 3.Barbieri13
- 4.Foppiani12
- 5.Poggi12
- 6.Cappellini10
- 7.Pareto9
- 8.Muzio8
- 9.Rettagliate8
- 10.Capellini7