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

Merano, 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 Merano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Merano in America

Merano is the 133863rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Merano surname appeared 126 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 Merano.

The history of the last name Merano

The surname Merano originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Trentino-Alto Adige, in the late Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian place name Merano, which comes from the Latin word "meridiana," meaning "southern" or "facing south." This refers to the town's location on the southern side of the Alps.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the surname Merano can be found in a document from the 14th century, where a certain Guglielmo Merano is listed as a landowner in the area around the town of Merano. In the 15th century, the name appears in several records of the local nobility, suggesting that the Merano family had gained some prominence and status during that period.

In the 16th century, a notable figure with the surname Merano was Antonio Merano (1520-1585), a merchant and banker from Merano who established trade routes throughout Europe and played a significant role in the economic development of the region.

Another important individual with this surname was Girolamo Merano (1628-1701), a Catholic priest and theologian who served as the Bishop of Trento from 1685 until his death. His writings on theology and philosophy were widely studied and influential in his time.

During the 18th century, the Merano family produced several notable artists and intellectuals, including the painter Pietro Merano (1712-1789) and the philosopher and writer Lucio Merano (1745-1822).

In the 19th century, the surname Merano became more widely dispersed throughout Italy and beyond, as members of the family migrated to other parts of the country and abroad. One notable figure from this period was Giuseppe Merano (1832-1901), a political activist and journalist who fought for the unification of Italy and was imprisoned for his beliefs.

Throughout its history, the surname Merano has been associated with various place names in the Trentino-Alto Adige region, such as Merano, Merania, and Meranum, reflecting the town's changing names over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Merano

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

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 Merano 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.

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

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