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

Magno, 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 Magno surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Magno in America

Magno is the 11846th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Magno surname appeared 2,642 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Magno.

We can also compare 2010 data for Magno 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 Magno

The surname Magno originated in Italy, with roots dating back to the Roman Empire. The name is derived from the Latin word "magnus," meaning "great" or "large." It was initially used as a nickname or a descriptive term for someone who possessed qualities of greatness, either physically or in terms of character.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Magno can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of historical documents from the Campania region of southern Italy, dating back to the 9th century. This suggests that the name was already in use during the early medieval period in Italy.

During the Renaissance, the name Magno gained prominence, particularly in the artistic and literary circles of Italy. One notable figure was Battista Magno (1551-1612), an Italian painter and architect who was active in Rome and Naples. He is known for his contributions to the Baroque style of architecture and his works in various churches and palaces.

Another prominent individual with the surname Magno was Alessandro Magno (1556-1630), an Italian composer and music theorist. He served as the maestro di cappella (chapel master) at several churches in Venice and wrote numerous works for vocal and instrumental ensembles.

In the 18th century, the name Magno was associated with scientific and intellectual pursuits. Antonio Niccolò Magno (1718-1799) was an Italian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the calculation of cometary orbits.

Moving into the 19th century, Giuseppe Magno (1803-1857) was an Italian philosopher and economist. He was a proponent of the classical school of economic thought and wrote extensively on the principles of political economy and social philosophy.

As the surname Magno spread throughout Italy and beyond, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Magni, Magne, and Magnone. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and local traditions.

While the surname Magno is primarily associated with Italian heritage, it has also been found in other parts of Europe and the Americas, likely due to migration patterns and the spread of Italian culture over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Magno

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

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

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