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

Henio, 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 Henio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Henio in America

Henio is the 72105th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Henio surname appeared 270 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 Henio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Henio 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 Henio

The surname HENIO originated in Italy during the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "heinius," which means "stranger" or "foreigner." This suggests that the name was initially given to someone who came from a different region or country.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HENIO can be found in the Codice Diplomatico Longobardo, a collection of medieval documents from the Lombard Kingdom in Italy, dating back to the 8th century. The name appears as "Henio de Verona," indicating that it was used in the city of Verona during that time.

In the 11th century, a notable figure named Henio de Castello is mentioned in the records of the Abbey of Montecassino, a prominent Benedictine monastery in southern Italy. De Castello likely refers to a place of origin or residence, suggesting that the name was associated with a specific location.

During the Renaissance period, a renowned Italian poet and playwright named Giovanni Battista Henio (1520-1590) gained recognition for his works, including "La Macaronea" and "La Zanitonella." His literary contributions helped popularize the name among the Italian nobility and intellectuals of the time.

In the 17th century, a prominent Italian architect named Gian Lorenzo Henio (1634-1714) left his mark on the architectural landscape of Rome. He was responsible for designing several churches and palaces, including the Church of San Marcello al Corso and the Palazzo Pamphilj.

Another notable figure with the surname HENIO was Antonio Henio (1760-1832), an Italian painter and engraver active during the Neoclassical period. His works, primarily religious and mythological scenes, can be found in various churches and galleries across Italy.

While the surname HENIO may have originated in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, likely through immigration and cultural exchange. However, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period in Italy, where it was associated with individuals who were considered "strangers" or "foreigners" in their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Henio

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

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

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