2000
#126,400
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 125
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Morlando
A surname possibly derived from a place name in northern Italy.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 136 Americans carry the last name Morlando. That puts it at #142,788 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,520,252 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Morlando surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
136
1 in 2,520,252
Census rank
#142,788
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
119
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 119 bearers of the surname Morlando in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142788th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Morlando, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Morlando
Among Census respondents with the surname Morlando, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Morlando bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Morlando surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White96.6% · 115
- Hispanic or Latino2.5% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Morlando
Morlando appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#131,379
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
+4 bearers (+3.2%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,979 places
2020
#142,788
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 119
-10 bearers (-7.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,409 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #126,400 | 125 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #131,379 | 129 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.2%) | Down 4,979 places |
| 2020 | #142,788 | 119 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-7.8%) | Down 11,409 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Morlando surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #131,379 | #142,788 | -8.7% |
| Count | 129 | 119 | -7.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -0.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Morlando bearers went from 129 to 119 (-7.8% change). The surname moved down 11,409 positions in the national ranking, going from #131,379 to #142,788.
FAQ
Morlando surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Morlando?
Name Census estimates that about 136 living Americans carry the surname Morlando. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,520,252 residents.
How common is Morlando?
Morlando ranks #142,788 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 119 people with the surname Morlando. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (136), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Morlando.
Has Morlando become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Morlando went from 129 recorded bearers to 119. That is a decrease of 10 (-7.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #131,379 to #142,788.
What does the Census say about the background of Morlando?
Among Census respondents with the surname Morlando, the largest self-reported group is White at 96.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.5%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Morlando in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.6% (115 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Morlando appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (96.6%), Hispanic (2.5%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.8%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Morlando (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Morlando mean?
A surname possibly derived from a place name in northern Italy. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Morlando (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many Americans have the surname Morlando?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.