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

Amarando, 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 Amarando surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Amarando in America

Amarando is the 160975th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Amarando surname appeared 100 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 Amarando.

The history of the last name Amarando

The surname Amarando originated in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy, with its earliest known usage dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Italian word "amaranto," meaning "amaranth," a reddish-purple flower that was highly valued in ancient times for its vibrant color and long-lasting blooms.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Amarando name can be found in a manuscript from the town of Asti, dated 1287, which mentions a certain "Giovanni Amarando" as a local landowner. This suggests that the name may have originated from a family involved in the cultivation or trade of amaranth flowers.

In the 14th century, the Amarando family appears to have migrated to the neighboring town of Alba, where they established themselves as prominent winemakers. A document from 1348 refers to a "Guglielmo Amarando," who was granted land for establishing a vineyard in the region.

During the Renaissance period, the Amarando name gained further recognition with the birth of the painter and fresco artist, Pietro Amarando (1455-1521). His works can still be admired in several churches and noble residences throughout Piedmont, particularly his famous fresco cycle in the Palazzo Madama in Turin.

Another notable figure from this family was the philosopher and theologian, Giovanni Battista Amarando (1568-1640), who taught at the University of Turin and authored several treatises on metaphysics and natural philosophy.

In the late 17th century, a branch of the Amarando family settled in the town of Savigliano, where they became respected merchants and landowners. One of their descendants, Carlo Amarando (1724-1801), was a prominent lawyer and served as a magistrate in the local court.

As the Amarando name spread throughout northern Italy, it also underwent various spelling variations, such as Amaranti, Amarante, and Amarandi, reflecting the regional dialects and linguistic influences of different areas.

While the Amarando surname is not as common today as it once was in its native Piedmont region, it remains a testament to the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of this family, whose descendants have made notable contributions in various fields over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Amarando

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

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 Amarando 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.

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

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