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

Mangano, 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 Mangano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mangano in America

Mangano is the 12312th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mangano surname appeared 2,525 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Mangano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mangano 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 Mangano

The surname Mangano originates from Italy, specifically the regions of Sicily and Calabria, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Greek word "Mangana," which referred to a military camp or garrison. In its earliest form, the name was likely associated with individuals who lived near or worked in these fortified encampments.

During the Norman conquest of Sicily in the 11th and 12th centuries, many Greek and Arabic words were introduced into the Italian language, including "Mangana." As the Normans established their rule, they built fortifications known as "Manganas" across the island, leading to the eventual adoption of the surname Mangano by those living in or near these settlements.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mangano can be found in the Sicilian manuscript "Codice Diplomatico dei Re Aragonesi," which dates back to the 13th century. This document mentions a certain Guglielmo Mangano, who was a landowner in the town of Noto, Sicily.

In the 14th century, the Mangano family rose to prominence in the city of Palermo, where they were involved in various trades and professions. Notably, Vincenzo Mangano (1325-1395) was a respected lawyer and judge during this period.

As the Mangano name spread across Italy, it also gained notoriety in other regions. In the 16th century, Girolamo Mangano (1498-1576) was a renowned painter and sculptor from Naples, known for his works in churches and palaces throughout the city.

In the 18th century, the Mangano family established itself in the world of literature with the birth of Francesco Mangano (1736-1811), a Sicilian poet and playwright who gained recognition for his comedic works and satires.

Another notable figure was Gaetano Mangano (1810-1892), a military leader from Calabria who played a crucial role in the Italian Unification Movement, fighting alongside Giuseppe Garibaldi in the Expedition of the Thousand.

Throughout history, the surname Mangano has been associated with various professions and disciplines, from law and art to literature and military service, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and contributions of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mangano

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

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

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