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

Erno, 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 Erno surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Erno in America

Erno is the 52736th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Erno surname appeared 393 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 Erno.

We can also compare 2010 data for Erno 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 Erno

The surname "ERNO" is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "ærinus," which means "made of brass or bronze." This suggests that the name may have initially referred to someone who worked with these metals, such as a metalsmith or a craftsman.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "ERNO" can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval documents from the Cava de' Tirreni region of Campania, Italy. This document, dated around the 11th century, mentions an individual named "Erno de Cava."

Another notable historical reference to the name "ERNO" is found in the "Libro Rosso" (Red Book) of the city of Palermo, Sicily, which contains records from the 12th century. This document mentions a noble family with the surname "ERNO" who held land and titles in the region.

During the Renaissance period, the name "ERNO" gained further prominence. One notable figure was Marcantonio ERNO (1515-1590), an Italian architect and sculptor from Siena who worked on several notable projects, including the Palazzo Pubblico in Siena and the Palazzo Pitti in Florence.

In the 17th century, a prominent member of the ERNO family was Giovanni Battista ERNO (1620-1698), a Neapolitan painter and engraver known for his religious works and portraits. His paintings can be found in various churches and galleries throughout Italy.

Another notable figure was Alessandro ERNO (1780-1842), an Italian composer and violinist from Naples. He is best known for his operas and chamber works, which were popular during the early 19th century.

Throughout history, the surname "ERNO" has also been associated with various place names in Italy. For example, the town of Erno Monti in the province of Lazio was once known as "Erno" during the medieval period. Similarly, the village of Erno in the province of Pavia was named after the ERNO family who owned land in the area.

While the surname "ERNO" is not as common today as it once was, it remains an important part of Italian heritage and history, with a rich legacy spanning centuries of craftsmanship, artistry, and noble lineage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Erno

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

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

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