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

Membrino, 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 Membrino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Membrino in America

Membrino is the 98099th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Membrino surname appeared 185 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 Membrino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Membrino 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 Membrino

The surname "MEMBRINO" is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "membrana," which means "parchment" or "vellum." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals involved in the production or trade of these writing materials.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the archives of the city of Siena, where a certain Guido Membrino was mentioned in a document dated 1287. This indicates that the name was already in use by the 13th century in the Tuscan region of Italy.

In the 14th century, the name appears in various records from the city of Florence. A notable figure from this period is Giovanni Membrino, a renowned scribe and calligrapher who lived from 1325 to 1392. His exquisite works can still be admired in the archives of the Florentine Republic.

During the Renaissance era, the name gained further prominence. In the late 15th century, a family by the name of Membrino resided in the city of Verona. One of its members, Antonio Membrino (1460-1527), was a respected scholar and humanist who authored several treatises on classical literature.

The name also appears in historical records from other regions of Italy. In the 16th century, a certain Pietro Membrino (1501-1569) from the city of Naples was a renowned physician and writer on medical topics. His works were widely published and studied throughout Europe.

Another notable figure was Girolamo Membrino (1572-1645), a Venetian artist who gained recognition for his skillful portraiture and religious paintings. His works can be found in various churches and museums across Italy, including the Accademia Galleries in Venice.

Throughout the centuries, the Membrino name has been associated with various professions, from scholars and artists to tradesmen and professionals. While its origins may be rooted in the parchment trade, the name has undoubtedly left its mark on Italian history and culture.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Membrino

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

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

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