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

Cono, 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 Cono surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Cono in America

Cono is the 98982nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Cono surname appeared 183 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 Cono.

We can also compare 2010 data for Cono 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 Cono

The surname CONO has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the early medieval period around the 10th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "conus," meaning "cone" or "conical shape," possibly referring to a person's occupation or a geographic feature associated with the name's earliest bearers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name CONO can be found in a manuscript from the Benedictine monastery of Montecassino, dated 1072, which mentions a certain "Guido Cono" among the monastery's benefactors. This suggests that the name was already in use in the region of Campania, Italy, during this time.

The CONO surname also appears in the "Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis," a collection of medieval documents from the Campania region, compiled in the 11th century. This includes references to individuals with names such as "Petrus Cono" and "Robertus Cono," indicating the name's prevalence in the area.

In the 13th century, records from the city of Genoa mention a prominent family bearing the CONO surname. One notable member was Guglielmo CONO (c. 1220-1290), a renowned merchant and diplomat who played a significant role in the city's trade and diplomatic relations with other Mediterranean powers.

Another historical figure was Niccolò CONO (c. 1375-1445), a Renaissance-era painter from the town of Siena, known for his works adorning churches and palaces throughout Tuscany. His masterpiece, the "Assumption of the Virgin," can still be admired in the Basilica of San Domenico in Siena.

Moving into the 16th century, the CONO surname appears in records from the Kingdom of Naples, with mention of a prominent family from the town of Cava de' Tirreni. One member, Giovanni CONO (c. 1510-1580), was a respected jurist and author of several legal treatises.

In the 17th century, the CONO name gained prominence in the Sicilian town of Palermo, where a noble family held significant land holdings and influence. Among its notable members was Fabrizio CONO (1635-1708), a renowned architect who designed several iconic churches and palaces in the Baroque style, including the Church of Santa Maria dell'Ammiraglio.

As the centuries progressed, the CONO surname continued to spread across Italy and beyond, with bearers contributing to various fields, including the arts, sciences, and literature. While these are just a few examples, the rich history of the CONO name reflects its deep roots in Italian culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Cono

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

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

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