2000
#12,596
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,256
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.84
Rare Last name
Magno
Derived from the Latin word "magnus," meaning "great" or "large," and bestowed as a nickname for a person of great importance or stature.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,127 Americans carry the last name Magno. That puts it at #11,107 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.91 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 109,611 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Magno 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
3.1K
1 in 109,611
Census rank
#11,107
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.9
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.7K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 2,727 bearers of the surname Magno in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.91 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 11107th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Magno, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 53.0%. The next largest groups are White (29.0%) and Hispanic (13.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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of the earliest recorded instances of the name Magno can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Cavensis, a collection of historical documents from the Campania region of southern Italy, dating back to the 9th century.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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Magno
Among Census respondents with the surname Magno, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 53.0%. The next largest groups are White (29.0%) and Hispanic (13.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Magno 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 Magno surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Asian and Pacific Islander53.0% · 1,446
- White29.0% · 790
- Hispanic or Latino13.1% · 356
- Two or more races4.7% · 127
- Black or African American0.3% · 8
Timeline
Historical Census data for Magno
Magno 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
#11,846
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,642
+386 bearers (+17.1%)
Per 100,000 0.90
Rank movement Up 750 places
2020
#11,107
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 2,727
+85 bearers (+3.2%)
Per 100,000 0.91
Rank movement Up 739 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #12,596 | 2,256 | 0.84 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #11,846 | 2,642 | 0.90 | +386 bearers (+17.1%) | Up 750 places |
| 2020 | #11,107 | 2,727 | 0.91 | +85 bearers (+3.2%) | Up 739 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 Magno 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 | #11,846 | #11,107 | 6.2% |
| Count | 2,642 | 2,727 | 3.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.90 | 0.91 | 1.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Magno bearers went from 2,642 to 2,727 (+3.2% change). The surname moved up 739 positions in the national ranking, going from #11,846 to #11,107.
FAQ
Magno surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Magno?
Name Census estimates that about 3,127 living Americans carry the surname Magno. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 109,611 residents.
How common is Magno?
Magno ranks #11,107 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.91 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 2,727 people with the surname Magno. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,127), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.91 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.91 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Magno.
Has Magno become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Magno went from 2,642 recorded bearers to 2,727. That is an increase of 85 (+3.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #11,846 to #11,107.
What does the Census say about the background of Magno?
Among Census respondents with the surname Magno, the largest self-reported group is Asian/Pacific Islander at 53.0%. The next largest groups are White (29.0%) and Hispanic (13.1%). 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?
Asian/Pacific Islander is the largest self-reported group for the surname Magno in the 2020 Census, accounting for 53.0% (1,446 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Magno appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Asian/Pacific Islander (53.0%), White (29.0%), Hispanic (13.1%). 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 Magno (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 Magno mean?
Derived from the Latin word "magnus," meaning "great" or "large," and bestowed as a nickname for a person of great importance or stature. 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 Magno (0.91 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 many people share the surname Magno?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.