2000
#116,123
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 139
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Maurello
Italian surname meaning "Little One" or "Small", a diminutive form of Mauro.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Maurello. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Maurello surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Maurello in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Maurello, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.0%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Maurello
The surname MAURELLO is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the medieval period in the region of Piedmont, Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "maurus," meaning dark or black, possibly referring to an individual's physical appearance or complexion.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MAURELLO can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus, a collection of medieval documents from the region of Piedmont, dating back to the 12th century. The name appeared in various forms, such as "Maurellus" and "Maurello," indicating its evolution over time.
During the Renaissance period, the name MAURELLO gained prominence in the city of Turin, where several notable individuals bearing this surname made significant contributions. One such figure was Giovanni Maurello (1494-1562), a renowned humanist scholar and philosopher who authored several works on classical literature and philosophy.
Another prominent individual was Bartolomeo Maurello (1565-1637), a respected jurist and legal scholar who served as a magistrate in Turin. His extensive legal treatises and commentaries on civil law became highly influential during the 17th century.
In the 18th century, the MAURELLO family established themselves as prominent landowners and merchants in the Piedmont region. One notable member was Giacomo Maurello (1712-1789), a successful merchant and entrepreneur who amassed a considerable fortune through his trading ventures.
During the 19th century, the name MAURELLO expanded beyond the borders of Piedmont, with individuals bearing this surname settling in other parts of Italy and even emigrating to other countries. One such individual was Antonio Maurello (1819-1891), a skilled artisan and craftsman who settled in Genoa and gained recognition for his intricate woodcarvings and furniture designs.
Throughout history, the MAURELLO surname has been associated with various professions, including scholars, jurists, merchants, artisans, and more, reflecting the diverse contributions of individuals bearing this name to society.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Maurello
Among Census respondents with the surname Maurello, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.0%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Maurello bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Maurello surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.4% · 99
- Hispanic or Latino8.0% · 9
- Two or more races1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Maurello
Maurello appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#135,593
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
-15 bearers (-10.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 19,470 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-12 bearers (-9.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 12,361 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #116,123 | 139 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #135,593 | 124 | 0.04 | -15 bearers (-10.8%) | Down 19,470 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -12 bearers (-9.7%) | Down 12,361 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Maurello surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #135,593 | #147,954 | -9.1% |
| Count | 124 | 112 | -9.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Maurello bearers went from 124 to 112 (-9.7% change). The surname moved down 12,361 positions in the national ranking, going from #135,593 to #147,954.
FAQ
Maurello surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Maurello?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Maurello. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Maurello?
Maurello ranks #147,954 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 112 people with the surname Maurello. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Maurello.
Has Maurello become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Maurello went from 124 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 12 (-9.7%). In the national ranking it fell from #135,593 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Maurello?
Among Census respondents with the surname Maurello, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.0%) and Two or More Races (1.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Maurello in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.4% (99 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Maurello appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.4%), Hispanic (8.0%), Two or More Races (1.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Maurello (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Maurello mean?
Italian surname meaning "Little One" or "Small", a diminutive form of Mauro. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Maurello (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Maurello?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the last name Maurello on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.