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

Morante, 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 Morante surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Morante in America

Morante is the 25003rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Morante surname appeared 994 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 Morante.

We can also compare 2010 data for Morante 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 Morante

The surname Morante originates from Italy and dates back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "morari," which means "to delay" or "to linger." The name may have been given to someone who was known for their tendency to procrastinate or take their time.

Morante was initially found in various regions of Italy, including Tuscany, Lazio, and Campania. Early records show variations in spelling, such as Moranti, Moranty, and Moranta. The name was also associated with certain place names, like Morante, a small village in the province of Avellino, Campania.

In the 13th century, a notable figure with the name Morante was Guglielmo Morante, a renowned jurist and legal scholar from Siena. His treatise on Roman law, "Summa Aurea," was widely studied and influential during that time.

During the Renaissance period, the Morante family played a prominent role in the arts and literature. Antonio Morante (1508-1568), a poet and playwright from Naples, was celebrated for his comedic works and contributions to the Neapolitan literary scene.

In the 18th century, Gaspare Morante (1737-1820) was a distinguished architect from Palermo, Sicily. He designed several notable buildings, including the Chiesa di Santa Caterina in Palermo, which is considered a masterpiece of Sicilian Baroque architecture.

Another notable figure was Elsa Morante (1912-1985), a celebrated Italian novelist and writer. Her novels, such as "History: A Novel" and "Aracoeli," explored themes of alienation, solitude, and the human condition. Morante was widely regarded as one of the most significant Italian writers of the 20th century.

Throughout history, the Morante surname has been associated with various professions, including law, arts, literature, and architecture. While its origins can be traced back to medieval Italy, the name has since spread to other parts of the world, carrying with it a rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Morante

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

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

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