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

Mammo, 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 Mammo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mammo in America

Mammo is the 122314th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mammo surname appeared 141 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 Mammo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mammo 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 Mammo

The surname MAMMO has its origins in Sicily, Italy, dating back to the 13th century. It is derived from the Latin word "mamma," meaning breast or teat, which was used to refer to a nurse or wet nurse. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a nurse or caregiver for infants.

In the early 14th century, the name appears in records from the town of Palermo, where several families bearing the surname MAMMO were documented. One notable mention is in a manuscript from 1327, which references a certain Giovanni MAMMO, a local merchant and landowner.

As the surname spread throughout Sicily, variations in spelling emerged, such as MAMMU and MAMMÒ. These variations were often influenced by local dialects and customs.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MAMMO dates back to the late 15th century, when a certain Antonino MAMMO (1473-1542) was a prominent lawyer and judge in the city of Trapani. His descendants continued to hold influential positions in the legal and political spheres of Sicily for several generations.

Another notable figure with the surname MAMMO was Giuseppe MAMMO (1628-1701), a renowned architect and engineer from Palermo. He was responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in the city, including the Church of San Giuseppe dei Teatini.

In the 18th century, the MAMMO family expanded their influence beyond Sicily, with members establishing themselves in Naples and other parts of southern Italy. One such individual was Francesco MAMMO (1732-1808), a successful merchant and banker who played a role in the economic development of the region.

During the 19th century, the MAMMO surname gained recognition in the arts, with the painter Vincenzo MAMMO (1811-1879) becoming renowned for his landscapes and portraits. His works can be found in various galleries and museums across Italy.

Another notable MAMMO was Maria MAMMO (1855-1923), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights in Sicily. She founded several schools and worked tirelessly to promote education and empowerment for women in a society that was still largely patriarchal at the time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mammo

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

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

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