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

Myo, 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 Myo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Myo in America

Myo is the 113155th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Myo surname appeared 155 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 Myo.

The history of the last name Myo

The surname "Myo" is believed to have originated in Italy, with its roots dating back to the late 15th century. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "mio," meaning "mine" or "my," which may have been used as a nickname or descriptor for someone who was possessive or had a strong sense of ownership.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "Myo" can be found in the Venetian archives, where a certain Giovanni Myo was mentioned in a document from the year 1492. This document referred to him as a merchant involved in the trade of spices and silk between Venice and the Middle East.

In the 16th century, the name "Myo" gained some prominence in the region of Tuscany, particularly in the city of Florence. One notable figure was Bartolomeo Myo, a renowned painter who lived from 1515 to 1592. His works, which included religious frescoes and portraits, can still be found in several churches and galleries across Italy.

As the centuries passed, the name "Myo" spread to other parts of Europe, with some variations in spelling and pronunciation. In France, for instance, the name was sometimes written as "Miou" or "Mioux," while in Spain, it took the form of "Mió" or "Miyo."

One of the most famous bearers of the name "Myo" was the Italian composer and violinist Giuseppe Myo, who lived from 1679 to 1745. He was a prominent figure in the Baroque era and is remembered for his contributions to the development of the concerto grosso and the trio sonata.

Another notable individual with the surname "Myo" was Maria Myo, a 19th-century Italian author and feminist activist. Born in 1840, she wrote several novels and essays advocating for women's rights and education, earning her a place in the history of the Italian women's movement.

It is worth noting that the name "Myo" has also been associated with certain place names, such as the town of Myo in the Italian region of Piedmont, which may have influenced the surname's development and spread.

While the surname "Myo" may not be as common today as it once was, it remains a part of Italy's rich cultural heritage and serves as a reminder of the country's diverse and fascinating history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Myo

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

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 Myo 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.

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

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