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

Morio, 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 Morio surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Morio in America

Morio is the 84136th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Morio surname appeared 223 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 Morio.

We can also compare 2010 data for Morio 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 Morio

The surname MORIO has its origins traced back to medieval Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word 'morio,' which means 'fool' or 'jester.' This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname or descriptive name to individuals who entertained or acted in a foolish manner.

One of the earliest documented references to the name MORIO can be found in the records of the city of Florence, dating back to the 13th century. These records mention a family bearing the surname, indicating that it had already been established as a hereditary name by that time.

During the Renaissance period, the MORIO name gained prominence in the arts and literature. Giovanni Battista Morio (1523-1588) was a renowned Italian painter from the Mannerist school, known for his works in churches and palaces across Italy.

As the name spread beyond its Tuscan origins, it took on various spellings and variations. In France, for instance, the name appeared as 'Moriot,' while in Spain, it was sometimes spelled as 'Morió.'

The MORIO surname also found its way into notable historical records. In the 16th century, a merchant named Lorenzo Morio was mentioned in the accounts of the Medici family, one of the most influential dynasties in Renaissance Italy.

Fast forward to the 18th century, and the name MORIO gained recognition in the field of music. Alessandro Morio (1735-1792) was an Italian composer and violinist who served at the court of the Duke of Modena.

Another notable bearer of the MORIO name was Antonio Morio (1789-1858), an Italian architect responsible for designing several notable buildings in Milan, including the Teatro alla Scala, one of the world's most famous opera houses.

As the name spread across Europe and eventually to other parts of the world through migration, it continued to be associated with various professions and accomplishments. For instance, in the 19th century, Enrico Morio (1831-1901) was an Italian-born civil engineer who worked on major infrastructure projects in South America.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Morio

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

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

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