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

Marandola, 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 Marandola surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marandola in America

Marandola is the 48256th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marandola surname appeared 438 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 Marandola.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marandola 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 Marandola

The surname Marandola is of Italian origin, originating from the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy during the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word 'marandus', meaning 'cultivator' or 'farmer'. This suggests that the earliest bearers of the name may have been landowners or worked in agriculture.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Marandola can be found in the archives of the town of Parma, dating back to the year 1287. A certain Guido Marandola is mentioned as a landowner in the region. The name also appears in various legal documents and property records from the same period, indicating it was a well-established surname in the area.

In the 15th century, the name Marandola began to appear in other regions of Italy, particularly in the cities of Florence and Bologna. This may have been due to migration or the expansion of trade routes, as these were major centers of commerce and culture during the Renaissance period.

During the 16th century, a notable individual bearing the name Marandola was Giovanni Battista Marandola, a renowned architect from Parma. He is credited with designing several churches and buildings in his hometown, including the Church of San Rocco and the Palazzo del Governatore.

In the 17th century, the Marandola family produced several scholars and academics. One such figure was Antonio Marandola (1590-1657), a professor of philosophy at the University of Bologna. His writings on metaphysics and natural philosophy were highly regarded during his time.

Another notable bearer of the name was Giulio Marandola (1610-1682), a painter from the city of Ferrara. His works, primarily religious paintings and frescoes, can still be found in various churches and galleries throughout northern Italy.

In the 19th century, a prominent figure with the surname Marandola was Carlo Marandola (1828-1901), an Italian politician and statesman. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the unification movement of Italy.

While the surname Marandola is not as widespread as some other Italian surnames, it has persisted throughout the centuries and can be found in various regions of Italy, particularly in the northern areas around Parma and Emilia-Romagna.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marandola

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

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

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