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

Mandato, 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 Mandato surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mandato in America

Mandato is the 45886th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mandato surname appeared 465 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 Mandato.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mandato 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 Mandato

The surname Mandato is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period in Italy. Originally, it was likely derived from the Italian word "mandato," which means "mandate" or "commission." This suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals who held positions of authority or were tasked with carrying out specific mandates.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mandato can be found in the historical records of the city of Genoa, Italy, dated back to the 14th century. These records mention a prominent family by the name of Mandato, who were influential merchants and traders in the region.

In the 15th century, the name Mandato appeared in the archives of the Republic of Venice, where a nobleman named Giovanni Mandato served as an ambassador to the court of the Holy Roman Empire. His diplomatic missions and negotiations played a crucial role in maintaining the republic's political and economic interests.

During the Renaissance period, the name Mandato gained further recognition through the works of the Italian artist and architect, Antonio Mandato (1490-1562). Born in Palermo, Sicily, he was renowned for his contributions to the architectural style of the time and for designing several notable buildings, including the Church of San Domenico in Palermo.

In the 17th century, a prominent figure bearing the surname Mandato was Francesco Mandato (1625-1697), a Jesuit scholar and theologian from Naples. He authored several influential works on theology and philosophy, and his writings were widely studied in academic circles across Europe.

Another notable individual with the surname Mandato was Girolamo Mandato (1732-1805), a celebrated Italian composer and conductor from Naples. His compositions, which included operas, oratorios, and sacred music, were performed throughout Italy and received critical acclaim during his lifetime.

While the surname Mandato may have originated in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, likely due to migration and the diaspora of Italian communities. However, its historical roots and connections to individuals of influence, authority, and artistic achievement remain deeply embedded in its Italian heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mandato

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

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

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