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

Maniago, 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 Maniago surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maniago in America

Maniago is the 74826th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maniago surname appeared 258 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 Maniago.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maniago 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 Maniago

The surname Maniago originates from the region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia in northeastern Italy. It is believed to have derived from the town of Maniago, located in the province of Pordenone. The name can be traced back to the 12th century, with records indicating the presence of a noble family bearing the name in the area.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Maniago can be found in a manuscript from the year 1187, which mentions a certain Guglielmo di Maniago, a prominent landowner and military leader. This suggests that the surname was already well-established in the region by the 12th century.

The town of Maniago itself is believed to have been named after the Latin word "maniacus," which means "dwelling place." This suggests that the surname Maniago may have originated as a reference to someone who resided in or hailed from the town of Maniago.

In the 14th century, the Maniago family played a significant role in the region's history, with several members holding influential positions in local government and military affairs. One notable figure was Enrico Maniago, a skilled military commander who led the defense of the town during the Venetian-Milanese Wars in the late 1300s.

Throughout the centuries, the Maniago surname has been associated with various notable individuals, including:

1. Girolamo Maniago (1534-1603), a renowned Italian goldsmith and sculptor known for his intricate metalwork.
2. Francesco Maniago (1681-1760), a Venetian philosopher and mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of mechanics.
3. Conte Alvise Maniago (1728-1802), a Venetian nobleman and military leader who served as the governor of several territories under Venetian rule.
4. Antonio Maniago (1779-1843), an Italian painter and engraver known for his landscapes and portraits.
5. Ernesto Maniago (1898-1971), an Italian architect and urban planner who designed several landmark buildings in the city of Trieste.

While the name Maniago is most commonly associated with its Italian roots, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia and the town that bears its name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maniago

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

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

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