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

Marando, 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 Marando surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marando in America

Marando is the 54178th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marando surname appeared 381 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 Marando.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marando 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 Marando

The surname Marando is of Italian origin, believed to have originated in the region of Piedmont, Italy during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Latin word "maranus," which means "dwelling by the sea." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this name may have lived near the Mediterranean coast or in a coastal town.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Marando name can be found in the historical records of the city of Genoa, dating back to the 13th century. These records mention a family by the name of Marando, who were prominent merchants and traders in the city.

In the 14th century, a man named Giovanni Marando (1305-1382) was a renowned scholar and philosopher. He authored several treatises on logic and metaphysics, which were widely studied in universities across Europe during the Renaissance period.

During the 15th century, the Marando family established themselves as landowners and minor nobility in the Piedmont region. One notable member of the family was Pietro Marando (1418-1493), who served as a military commander under the House of Savoy.

In the 16th century, the Marando name gained prominence in the arts. Francesco Marando (1541-1619) was a celebrated painter and sculptor who worked in the Baroque style. His works can be found in churches and galleries throughout Italy.

Another individual of note was Giulia Marando (1588-1653), a renowned poet and writer who was part of the Italian literary movement known as the Marinisti. Her works were widely read and admired by her contemporaries.

In the 18th century, a man named Giacomo Marando (1712-1788) was a prominent architect and engineer. He was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and bridges in the cities of Turin and Milan.

Throughout its history, the Marando surname has been associated with various professions and achievements, from scholars and artists to military leaders and architects. While its origins can be traced back to the coastal regions of Italy, the name has spread across the country and beyond, becoming a part of the rich tapestry of Italian heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marando

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

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

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