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

Clarino, 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 Clarino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Clarino in America

Clarino is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Clarino surname appeared 115 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 Clarino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Clarino to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Clarino

The surname Clarino is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "clarino," which means "small trumpet" or "bugle." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a person who played a musical instrument, such as a trumpeter or bugler.

In the 13th century, the Clarino name was found in records from the region of Tuscany, particularly in the cities of Florence and Siena. It is possible that the name was initially adopted by a family or individual who resided in or near these areas.

One of the earliest known references to the Clarino surname can be found in a document from the Archivio di Stato di Firenze (State Archives of Florence) dated 1289. This record mentions a man named Guido Clarino, who was a resident of the city of Florence.

During the Renaissance period, the Clarino name gained prominence in Italy. In the 15th century, a notable figure named Giovanni Clarino (1420-1490) was a renowned painter and fresco artist from the city of Parma. His works can still be admired in various churches and buildings throughout Parma and surrounding areas.

Another individual of note was Tommaso Clarino (1570-1628), a Venetian composer and music theorist. He is best known for his treatise on music theory, "Il Clarino Armonico," published in 1622.

In the 17th century, the Clarino surname spread beyond Italy. Records show that a family with this name settled in the Spanish city of Barcelona. One of their descendants, Juan Clarino (1685-1754), was a prominent merchant and trader who established trade routes between Spain and the Americas.

In the 19th century, the Clarino name appeared in records from the United States. James Clarino (1825-1892), an Italian immigrant, became a successful businessman and landowner in the state of New York.

Throughout its history, the Clarino surname has been associated with various professions and occupations, including artists, musicians, merchants, and businesspeople. While its origins may be rooted in Italy, the name has since become dispersed across different regions and countries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Clarino

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

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 Clarino 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.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Clarino has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

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

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