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

Molieri, 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 Molieri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Molieri in America

Molieri is the 120901st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Molieri surname appeared 143 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 Molieri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Molieri 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 Molieri

The surname MOLIERI is of Italian origin, with its roots tracing back to the late medieval period. The name is believed to have originated from the Italian word "moliere," which means "miller" or someone who operates a mill for grinding grain. This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely involved in the milling trade or lived in close proximity to a mill.

The name MOLIERI can be found in various historical records, including the renowned Florentine tax records known as the "Catasto" from the 15th century. One notable entry in these records is that of a certain Giovanni di Bartolomeo Molieri, a miller from the Tuscan region who lived in the early 1400s.

In the 16th century, the surname MOLIERI gained prominence with the birth of Giambattista Molieri, better known as Molière (1622-1673), the renowned French playwright and actor. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest masters of comic satire in Western literature, and his works, such as "The Misanthrope" and "Tartuffe," have left an indelible mark on the theatrical world.

Another noteworthy figure with the surname MOLIERI was Francesco Molieri (1768-1847), an Italian painter and engraver from the city of Modena. His works, which primarily consisted of landscapes and architectural scenes, were highly acclaimed during his lifetime and can still be found in various museums across Italy.

In the 19th century, the name MOLIERI appeared in various records, including the birth of Giuseppe Molieri (1830-1909), an Italian sculptor and medalist from Parma. His most famous works include the equestrian statue of Victor Emmanuel II in Parma and several commemorative medals honoring notable figures of the time.

Moving into the 20th century, one cannot overlook the contributions of Dino Molieri (1915-2003), an Italian film director and screenwriter. He is best known for his collaborations with the iconic Italian filmmaker Federico Fellini, with whom he co-wrote several influential films, including "La Strada" and "Nights of Cabiria."

While the surname MOLIERI may have originated from a humble profession, it has since been carried by individuals who have left an indelible mark across various fields, from literature and art to cinema and sculpture. The name serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and diverse contributions of those who bore it throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Molieri

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

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

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