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

Manganaro, 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 Manganaro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Manganaro in America

Manganaro is the 29309th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Manganaro surname appeared 807 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 Manganaro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Manganaro 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 Manganaro

The surname Manganaro has its origins in Sicily, Italy, and dates back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "mangano," which refers to a medieval siege engine used to hurl large stones or other projectiles during warfare. The name may have been initially given to someone who operated or maintained these machines.

Manganaro is a relatively rare surname, and few historical records mention individuals bearing this name. However, one notable reference can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the city of Palermo, which documents a certain Guglielmo Manganaro, a skilled engineer who oversaw the construction and repair of manganos during the city's conflicts with neighboring territories.

The earliest recorded instance of the Manganaro surname dates back to the late 15th century, when a man named Pietro Manganaro was listed in the tax records of the Sicilian town of Corleone. This suggests that the name may have originated in or around this region.

Throughout the centuries, various spellings and variations of the name have emerged, such as Manganari, Manganara, and Manganaro. Some of these variations may have been influenced by local dialects or regional pronunciations.

Several notable individuals have borne the Manganaro surname over the years. One such person was Giuseppe Manganaro (1832-1905), a renowned Sicilian painter and sculptor who was renowned for his religious works and portraits. Another was Vincenzo Manganaro (1876-1944), a Italian-American sculptor and artist who created numerous public monuments and statues in New York City and other parts of the United States.

In the field of literature, the name is associated with Giuseppe Manganaro (1907-1985), an Italian poet and writer who was part of the Sicilian literary movement known as the "Hermetic School." His works explored themes of identity, language, and the complexities of modern life.

Other notable Manganaros include Antonio Manganaro (1874-1958), a Sicilian-born American businessman and community leader in New York City, and Salvatore Manganaro (1888-1971), a Italian-American entrepreneur and philanthropist who founded a successful construction company in New Jersey.

While the Manganaro surname may not be widespread, it carries a rich history and cultural significance, particularly in its ancestral homeland of Sicily, where it has been present for centuries and has contributed to various aspects of society, from the arts and literature to business and community leadership.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Manganaro

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

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

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