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

Morano, 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 Morano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Morano in America

Morano is the 8449th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Morano surname appeared 3,910 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Morano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Morano 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 Morano

The surname Morano is of Italian origin, specifically from the region of Campania in southern Italy. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "morus," meaning mulberry tree, suggesting that the name may have originated from a person who lived near or was associated with mulberry trees.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Morano can be found in a document from the 13th century, where a certain Nicola Morano was mentioned as a landowner in the town of Capua, near Naples. This suggests that the name had already been established in the area by that time.

During the Renaissance period, the name Morano gained prominence through the works of several notable individuals. One such figure was Antonio Morano, a renowned painter from Naples who lived between 1480 and 1558. His works can be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy, including the Museo di Capodimonte in Naples.

In the 17th century, the name Morano was associated with a noble family from the town of Salerno. The Morano family played an influential role in the political and cultural life of the region during this time. One notable member was Giambattista Morano (1628-1702), a lawyer and philosopher who wrote extensively on legal and ethical issues.

Another prominent figure with the surname Morano was Giuseppe Morano (1770-1836), an Italian composer and music teacher from Naples. He composed several operas and other musical works, and his influence extended beyond Italy, as some of his students went on to become renowned musicians in their own right.

Towards the end of the 19th century, the name Morano gained international recognition through the efforts of Giacomo Morano (1844-1912), an Italian businessman and philanthropist. He immigrated to the United States and established a successful trading company in New York City, which facilitated the import and export of goods between Italy and America.

Throughout history, the surname Morano has been associated with various place names in Italy, such as Morano Calabro, a town in the province of Cosenza, and Morano sul Po, a municipality in the province of Alessandria. These place names may have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname in different regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Morano

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

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

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