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

Morino, 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 Morino surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Morino in America

Morino is the 43285th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Morino surname appeared 499 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 Morino.

We can also compare 2010 data for Morino 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 Morino

The surname Morino has its origins in Italy, with records indicating its presence as early as the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word 'morus,' meaning mulberry tree, suggesting that the name may have been initially given to families residing near mulberry orchards or involved in the cultivation of mulberries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Morino can be found in the historical archives of the city of Genoa, where a merchant named Giovanni Morino is mentioned in a trade document dated 1187. This provides evidence of the name's existence and its association with the mercantile activities of the time.

In the 14th century, the name Morino appeared in the records of the Republic of Venice, where a family of that name held prominent positions in the city's government. Notably, Marco Morino served as a member of the Council of Ten, a powerful governing body, in 1372.

As time progressed, the name Morino spread to other parts of Italy, particularly in the regions of Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna. In the 16th century, a notable figure named Antonio Morino (1490-1568) gained recognition as a skilled architect and contributed to the design of several churches and noble residences in the city of Parma.

During the Renaissance period, the Morino family produced several accomplished artists and scholars. One such individual was Giulio Morino (1522-1592), a painter from Bologna who gained fame for his religious works and frescoes adorning numerous churches in central Italy.

In the 18th century, the name Morino resurfaced in the literary world with Vincenzo Morino (1740-1812), a poet and playwright from Naples whose works were highly acclaimed in his time. His collection of sonnets, "Rime Morali," earned him widespread recognition and admiration.

Throughout its history, the surname Morino has been associated with various professions, from merchants and government officials to artists and writers. While its precise origins may be traced back to the Latin word 'morus,' the name has evolved and spread across different regions of Italy, leaving an indelible mark on the country's rich cultural tapestry.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Morino

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

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

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