2000
#41,448
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 495
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.18
Rare Last name
Maione
An Italian surname derived from the word "majone," meaning a maker or seller of smoked or cured meats.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 2,244 Americans carry the last name Maione. That puts it at #14,611 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.65 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 152,743 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Maione 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
2.2K
1 in 152,743
Census rank
#14,611
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
2.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 1,957 bearers of the surname Maione in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.65 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 14611th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Maione, the largest self-reported group is White at 68.1%. The next largest groups are Black (23.0%) and Hispanic (4.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Maione
The surname Maione has its origins in Italy, tracing back to the early medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "maggione," which means "larger" or "greater." This suggests that the name may have been initially used as a descriptive nickname for someone who was taller or larger in stature compared to others in their community.
During the Middle Ages, the use of surnames in Italy became more widespread, particularly in the northern regions. As a result, many surnames emerged from nicknames or descriptive terms, reflecting physical characteristics, occupations, or places of origin. The surname Maione likely followed this pattern, evolving from a nickname into a hereditary surname.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Maione can be found in the archives of the Republic of Venice, dating back to the 13th century. The records mention a merchant named Giacomo Maione, who was involved in trade with the Byzantine Empire. This suggests that the name was already established in the Venetian region during that time period.
In the 14th century, the surname Maione appears in several historical documents from the Kingdom of Naples, particularly in the area around the city of Salerno. One notable figure was Giovanni Maione, a scholar and philosopher who taught at the University of Naples in the late 1300s.
During the Renaissance period, the Maione surname gained prominence in the arts and literature. One of the most celebrated figures was the poet and playwright Antonio Maione, born in Naples in 1510. His works were widely acclaimed and influential in the literary circles of the time.
In the 17th century, the Maione family established itself as a prominent noble lineage in the Kingdom of Sicily. Records from this period mention several members of the family holding titles and positions of authority, such as Count Maione di Palermo, who served as a diplomat for the Spanish Crown in the early 1600s.
Another notable figure from the same century was Tomaso Maione, a renowned architect from Genoa. He was responsible for designing several prominent buildings in the city, including the Church of San Siro, which still stands today as a testament to his architectural skills.
As the centuries progressed, the Maione surname continued to be found across various regions of Italy, with individuals making significant contributions in various fields, including politics, religion, and the arts. Notable examples include Cardinal Antonio Maione, a prominent figure in the Catholic Church during the 18th century, and Girolamo Maione, a celebrated painter from the 19th century whose works can be found in several museums across Italy.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Maione
Among Census respondents with the surname Maione, the largest self-reported group is White at 68.1%. The next largest groups are Black (23.0%) and Hispanic (4.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Maione 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 Maione surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White68.1% · 1,333
- Black or African American23.0% · 451
- Hispanic or Latino4.0% · 79
- Two or more races3.6% · 70
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 18
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.3% · 6
Timeline
Historical Census data for Maione
Maione 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
#42,640
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 508
+13 bearers (+2.6%)
Per 100,000 0.17
Rank movement Down 1,192 places
2020
#14,611
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 1,957
+1,449 bearers (+285.2%)
Per 100,000 0.65
Rank movement Up 28,029 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #41,448 | 495 | 0.18 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #42,640 | 508 | 0.17 | +13 bearers (+2.6%) | Down 1,192 places |
| 2020 | #14,611 | 1,957 | 0.65 | +1,449 bearers (+285.2%) | Up 28,029 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 Maione 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 | #42,640 | #14,611 | 65.7% |
| Count | 508 | 1,957 | 285.2% |
| Per 100K | 0.17 | 0.65 | 285.1% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Maione bearers went from 508 to 1,957 (+285.2% change). The surname moved up 28,029 positions in the national ranking, going from #42,640 to #14,611.
FAQ
Maione surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Maione?
Name Census estimates that about 2,244 living Americans carry the surname Maione. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 152,743 residents.
How common is Maione?
Maione ranks #14,611 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.65 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 1,957 people with the surname Maione. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (2,244), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.65 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.65 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 Maione.
Has Maione become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Maione went from 508 recorded bearers to 1,957. That is an increase of 1,449 (+285.2%). In the national ranking it rose from #42,640 to #14,611.
What does the Census say about the background of Maione?
Among Census respondents with the surname Maione, the largest self-reported group is White at 68.1%. The next largest groups are Black (23.0%) and Hispanic (4.0%). 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 Maione in the 2020 Census, accounting for 68.1% (1,333 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Maione appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (68.1%), Black (23.0%), Hispanic (4.0%). 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 Maione (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 Maione mean?
An Italian surname derived from the word "majone," meaning a maker or seller of smoked or cured meats. 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 Maione (0.65 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 are called Maione?
See how many people are called Maione on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.