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

Magliano, 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 Magliano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Magliano in America

Magliano is the 56195th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Magliano surname appeared 364 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 Magliano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Magliano 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 Magliano

The surname Magliano has its roots in Italy, originating from the medieval Italian term "maglio," which referred to a mallet or hammer used in metalworking. This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, given to individuals who worked with hammers or in metalsmithing.

The name can be traced back to the 12th century, with records indicating its presence in various regions of Italy, particularly in the central and southern areas. One of the earliest known bearers of the name was Giovanni Magliano, a blacksmith from the town of Viterbo, who lived in the late 1100s.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in several historical documents, including the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of medieval manuscripts from the Campania region. This codex mentions a family with the surname Magliano residing in the town of Cava de' Tirreni.

The name Magliano is also associated with several place names in Italy, such as the town of Magliano Alpi in the province of Cuneo, and Magliano Sabina in the province of Rieti. These locations may have influenced the surname's geographical distribution and variations in spelling.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Magliano. One such person was Girolamo Magliano (1544-1610), an Italian painter and architect from Naples, known for his contributions to the Mannerist style.

Another prominent figure was Niccolò Magliano (1625-1699), an Italian jurist and politician who served as a senator in the Kingdom of Naples during the 17th century.

In the 18th century, Giuseppe Magliano (1736-1811) was a renowned Italian sculptor and architect, best known for his work on the Church of Santa Maria in Trastevere in Rome.

During the 19th century, Cesare Magliano (1855-1928) was an Italian military officer and politician who served as a member of the Italian Parliament.

More recently, Guido Magliano (1912-2001) was an Italian film director and screenwriter, known for his collaborations with renowned directors such as Roberto Rossellini and Luchino Visconti.

These examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals who have carried the surname Magliano throughout history, contributing to the richness and significance of this Italian name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Magliano

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

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

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