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

Minaudo, 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 Minaudo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Minaudo in America

Minaudo is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Minaudo surname appeared 134 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 Minaudo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Minaudo 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 Minaudo

The surname Minaudo has its origins in Italy, specifically in the northwestern region of Piedmont. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 11th or 12th century.

Minaudo is thought to be derived from the old Italian word "minatore," which means "miner." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in mining activities, perhaps as miners or those residing in mining communities.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Minaudo can be found in a document from the town of Asti, Piedmont, dated back to the late 13th century. This document refers to a certain Guglielmo Minaudo, who was likely a prominent figure in the region at that time.

The name Minaudo has also been linked to various place names in Piedmont, such as the small village of Minaudo located in the province of Cuneo. It is possible that the name originated from this location, or that individuals from this area adopted the name due to their association with the village.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have carried the surname Minaudo. One such person was Giovanni Battista Minaudo (1628-1699), an Italian painter and architect from Genoa, known for his contributions to the Baroque style of art and architecture.

Another noteworthy figure was Carlo Minaudo (1865-1938), an Italian politician and lawyer from Turin, who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the country's political landscape during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

In the field of literature, Giambattista Minaudo (1774-1842) was an Italian writer and poet from Asti, who gained recognition for his works in the Piedmontese dialect.

The name Minaudo also appears in connection with the Catholic Church. One example is Padre Antonio Minaudo (1823-1892), a Sicilian priest and missionary who dedicated his life to serving the poor and underprivileged communities in his native region.

Lastly, Maria Minaudo (1888-1976) was an Italian-American author and educator from Isernia, Italy, who immigrated to the United States and published several books on Italian culture and language.

These examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and contributions of individuals bearing the surname Minaudo, spanning various fields and time periods, all stemming from the name's Italian roots.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Minaudo

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

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

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