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

Januario, 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 Januario surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Januario in America

Januario is the 99378th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Januario surname appeared 182 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 Januario.

We can also compare 2010 data for Januario 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 Januario

The surname Januario is of Italian origin, derived from the Latin word "Ianuarius," which means "of January." It is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Januario can be found in the records of the city of Genoa, Italy, dating back to the late 13th century. It is likely that the name was initially used as a nickname or a descriptive name for individuals born or baptized in the month of January.

Throughout the centuries, the name Januario has appeared in various historical documents and manuscripts across Italy. For instance, in the 14th century, there is a record of a nobleman named Giovanni Januario who served as a diplomat in the court of the Republic of Venice.

As the name spread beyond Italy, it underwent some variations in spelling and pronunciation. In Portugal, for example, the name is often spelled as "Janeiro," while in Spain, it is commonly written as "Jenario" or "Genario."

One notable bearer of the surname Januario was Gaspare Januario, an Italian painter and architect who lived in the 16th century (c. 1510-1586). He was renowned for his contributions to the Renaissance art and architecture in Naples and the surrounding regions.

Another prominent figure was Antonio Januario (1757-1827), a Portuguese military officer and colonial administrator who served as the Governor of Portuguese Mozambique from 1810 to 1820.

In the 19th century, a famous bearer of the surname was Giuseppe Januario (1834-1916), an Italian Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church who held various influential positions within the Vatican.

Towards the end of the 19th century, Giovanni Januario (1870-1945) was an Italian poet and writer who gained recognition for his works celebrating the beauty and culture of his native region, Campania.

In the 20th century, Emilio Januario (1911-1988) was a notable Uruguayan politician and lawyer who served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uruguay from 1967 to 1971.

These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse bearers of the surname Januario across various countries and time periods, showcasing its enduring presence and significance throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Januario

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

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

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