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

Marengo, 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 Marengo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marengo in America

Marengo is the 33343rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marengo surname appeared 685 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 Marengo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marengo 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 Marengo

The surname Marengo originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Piedmont. It first appeared in the late 15th century and is believed to be derived from the town of the same name, Marengo, located in the province of Alessandria. The town's name is thought to come from the Latin word "mare," meaning sea or ocean, and the suffix "engo," which suggests possession or ownership. This might indicate that the area was once owned by someone or something associated with the sea.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Marengo can be found in the archives of the city of Alessandria, where a document from 1497 refers to a certain Pietro Marengo. The name also appears in various other historical records from the 16th and 17th centuries in the Piedmont region.

The Battle of Marengo, a significant conflict during the Napoleonic Wars, took place near the town of Marengo in 1800. While this event did not directly influence the origin of the surname, it brought the name Marengo to the forefront and increased its recognition worldwide.

Notable individuals with the surname Marengo include Giuseppe Marengo (1770-1846), an Italian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of comets and celestial mechanics. Another prominent figure was Tommaso Marengo (1859-1939), an Italian sculptor and painter known for his works depicting scenes from rural life in Piedmont.

In the 18th century, a family named Marengo emigrated from Italy to Argentina, where they established themselves as influential landowners and played a role in the country's agricultural development. One member of this family, Juan Marengo (1792-1867), was a prominent figure in the Argentine War of Independence.

Another notable individual was Antonio Marengo (1853-1933), an Italian-American artist and sculptor who worked in New York City and was known for his public monuments and memorials.

Throughout history, the surname Marengo has been recorded with various spellings, such as Marenghi, Marengho, and Marengoni, reflecting regional variations and linguistic influences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marengo

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

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

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