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

Mandarano, 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 Mandarano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mandarano in America

Mandarano is the 84748th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mandarano surname appeared 221 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 Mandarano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mandarano 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 Mandarano

The surname Mandarano has its origins in Italy, specifically in the Southern regions of Calabria and Sicily. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "mandarano," which refers to a type of tree known as the mandarin orange tree.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Mandarano can be found in a document from the year 1350, which mentions a landowner named Giovanni Mandarano in the town of Reggio Calabria. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by that time.

The name Mandarano is also connected to several place names in Southern Italy. For example, there is a town called Mandarano in the province of Cosenza, Calabria, which likely took its name from the mandarin orange groves that once flourished in the area. Additionally, there are regions called "Mandaranello" and "Mandaraneto," which are believed to be derived from the same root.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the surname Mandarano. One of the earliest recorded was Giacomo Mandarano (c. 1420-1495), a prominent merchant and banker from Palermo, Sicily. He was known for his extensive trade networks and his influential role in the local economy.

Another notable figure was Antonio Mandarano (1568-1632), a renowned sculptor from Reggio Calabria. He was renowned for his intricate works in marble and is credited with creating several of the statues adorning the cathedral in his hometown.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Mandarano (1818-1892) was a prominent political figure and journalist from Calabria. He was an advocate for social reform and played a significant role in the unification of Italy.

More recently, there was Pasquale Mandarano (1906-1985), a successful businessman and philanthropist from Cosenza, Calabria. He founded several companies and was known for his charitable contributions to various educational and cultural initiatives in his region.

Lastly, Vincenzo Mandarano (1930-2010) was a respected academic and author from Sicily. He wrote extensively on the history and culture of the region and served as a professor at the University of Palermo.

These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the surname Mandarano throughout history, highlighting its deep roots and significance in Southern Italian culture and society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mandarano

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

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

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