2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Maggiano
Originally referred to someone from the town of Maggiano in Italy.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Maggiano. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Maggiano surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Maggiano in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Maggiano, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.3%) and Two or More Races (6.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Maggiano
The surname Maggiano is of Italian origin, stemming from the region of Tuscany. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century. The name is likely derived from the Italian word "maggiore," meaning "greater" or "larger," potentially referring to a person's physical stature or social standing.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maggiano can be found in the historical archives of the city of Florence, dating back to the 13th century. A document from 1265 mentions a certain "Bonaccorso Maggiano," suggesting the name's presence in the region during that time.
The name Maggiano is also associated with several notable figures throughout history. One of the earliest was Giovanni Maggiano, a renowned sculptor and architect who lived in the 15th century (1430-1508). He was commissioned to work on various projects in Florence, including the construction of the Church of Santa Maria Novella.
Another prominent figure was Francesco Maggiano, a 16th-century painter and fresco artist (1490-1562). His works can be found adorning the walls of several churches and palaces in Tuscany, showcasing his skill and artistic talent.
In the 17th century, Guglielmo Maggiano (1615-1687) was a respected jurist and legal scholar. He served as a judge in the Grand Duchy of Tuscany and authored several influential texts on Italian law during his lifetime.
Moving into the 18th century, Giuseppe Maggiano (1720-1792) was a celebrated composer and musician. He was renowned for his operas and instrumental works, which were performed across Italy and gained him international recognition.
Lastly, in the 19th century, Vincenzo Maggiano (1825-1898) was a prominent politician and statesman. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a significant role in the unification of Italy, advocating for the country's independence and sovereignty.
While the surname Maggiano has its roots in Tuscany, it has since spread to other parts of Italy and beyond, carried by families and individuals who have contributed to various fields throughout history.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Maggiano
Among Census respondents with the surname Maggiano, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.3%) and Two or More Races (6.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Maggiano bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Maggiano surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White79.8% · 91
- Hispanic or Latino12.3% · 14
- Two or more races6.1% · 7
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.8% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Maggiano
Maggiano appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
+9 bearers (+8.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 190 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 294 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | +9 bearers (+8.7%) | Down 190 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Down 294 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Maggiano surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #146,201 | #146,495 | -0.2% |
| Count | 113 | 114 | 0.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Maggiano bearers went from 113 to 114 (+0.9% change). The surname moved down 294 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #146,495.
FAQ
Maggiano surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Maggiano?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Maggiano. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Maggiano?
Maggiano ranks #146,495 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 114 people with the surname Maggiano. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Maggiano.
Has Maggiano become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Maggiano went from 113 recorded bearers to 114. That is an increase of 1 (+0.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Maggiano?
Among Census respondents with the surname Maggiano, the largest self-reported group is White at 79.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (12.3%) and Two or More Races (6.1%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Maggiano in the 2020 Census, accounting for 79.8% (91 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Maggiano appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (79.8%), Hispanic (12.3%), Two or More Races (6.1%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Maggiano (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Maggiano mean?
Originally referred to someone from the town of Maggiano in Italy. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Maggiano (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Maggiano?
Find out how many people are called Maggiano on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.