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

Morlando, 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 Morlando surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Morlando in America

Morlando is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Morlando surname appeared 129 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 Morlando.

We can also compare 2010 data for Morlando 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 Morlando

The surname Morlando is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "morus," meaning mulberry tree, and "lando," which is related to the German word "land" or "territory." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a mulberry tree or in a region where mulberry trees were abundant.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Morlando can be found in a 13th-century document from the city of Siena, where a person named Giovanni Morlando was mentioned. This suggests that the name was already established in Tuscany by that time.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in records from the city of Bologna, where a family called Morlandi resided. It is possible that this was a variation of the same surname or a related name with similar roots.

During the Renaissance, several individuals with the surname Morlando achieved notable status. One such person was Antonio Morlando, a renowned painter from Verona who lived from 1490 to 1560. His works can still be found in various churches and museums throughout Italy.

Another notable figure was Francesco Morlando, a philosopher and theologian who was born in Naples in 1550 and died in 1619. He authored several influential works on theology and metaphysics, and his teachings were widely studied in academic circles of the time.

In the 17th century, a family of wealthy merchants and bankers named Morlando was based in the city of Genoa. Their business dealings and financial influence extended throughout the Italian peninsula and beyond.

The name Morlando also appears in historical records from other parts of Europe, suggesting that it may have spread beyond its Italian origins. For instance, there is mention of a Dutch military officer named Pieter Morlando who served in the army of William of Orange during the 16th-century Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule.

While the surname Morlando has roots dating back to medieval times, it has remained relatively uncommon throughout history. However, its unique origin and connection to the mulberry tree make it an intriguing and distinct name with a rich cultural heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Morlando

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

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

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