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

Miserendino, 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 Miserendino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Miserendino in America

Miserendino is the 62903rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Miserendino surname appeared 318 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 Miserendino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Miserendino 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 Miserendino

The surname MISERENDINO has its origins in Italy, specifically in the region of Sicily. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, around the 12th or 13th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "miserere," which means "to have mercy" or "to pity." This suggests that the name may have initially been a nickname or descriptive name given to someone perceived as compassionate or merciful.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MISERENDINO can be found in the archives of the city of Palermo, Sicily, where a document from the 14th century mentions a certain Antonino Miserendino. This document suggests that the name was already established in the region by that time.

The name MISERENDINO may also have ties to certain place names or locations within Sicily. For instance, there is a small town called Miserendino in the province of Catania, which may have influenced the development of the surname in that area.

Over the centuries, several notable individuals have carried the MISERENDINO surname. One such person was Vincenzo Miserendino (1570-1641), a renowned Sicilian painter and architect known for his works in the Baroque style. Another was Domenico Miserendino (1720-1795), a distinguished philosopher and theologian from Palermo who authored several influential works on ethics and moral philosophy.

In the 19th century, Salvatore Miserendino (1835-1911) was a prominent Sicilian writer and journalist who contributed to the cultural and literary scene of his time. Giuseppe Miserendino (1878-1962), on the other hand, was a revered educator and headmaster who played a significant role in shaping the educational system in Sicily during the early 20th century.

One of the more recent notable individuals with the MISERENDINO surname was Antonio Miserendino (1910-1996), a renowned Sicilian chef and restaurateur who helped popularize and preserve the traditional cuisine of his homeland. He was widely respected for his culinary expertise and commitment to preserving the gastronomic heritage of Sicily.

While the origins of the MISERENDINO surname can be traced back to medieval Sicily, it is important to note that over time, the name has spread to various other regions of Italy and beyond, carried by individuals who migrated or established themselves in different parts of the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Miserendino

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

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

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