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

Narango, 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 Narango surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Narango in America

Narango is the 123796th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Narango surname appeared 139 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 Narango.

We can also compare 2010 data for Narango 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 Narango

The surname NARANGO has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "naranja," meaning orange, and was likely a descriptive name given to someone who cultivated or traded oranges.

The earliest recorded instance of the name NARANGO can be found in the municipal records of Valencia, Spain, in the year 1582, when a certain Juan NARANGO was listed as a citizen of the city. This suggests that the name may have originated in the Valencia region, where orange groves were abundant.

In the 17th century, the name NARANGO appeared in several historical documents in Andalusia, particularly in the city of Seville. One notable figure was Diego NARANGO (1628-1698), a wealthy merchant who owned several orange plantations and played a significant role in the city's export trade.

As the Spanish Empire expanded, the name NARANGO spread to other regions, including the Americas. In the 18th century, Pedro NARANGO (1712-1784) was a prominent landowner and rancher in New Spain (present-day Mexico), known for his vast orange orchards.

Another notable bearer of the name was María NARANGO (1765-1842), a renowned poet and playwright from Lima, Peru. Her works often celebrated the beauty and significance of the orange in Spanish culture and literature.

In the 19th century, the NARANGO name gained prominence in Cuba, with José NARANGO (1819-1892) being a respected educator and advocate for Cuban independence. He established several schools and published numerous works on education and Cuban history.

Throughout the centuries, the NARANGO surname has been associated with various professions and areas of expertise, from agriculture and commerce to arts and education. While its origins may be rooted in a humble descriptive name, it has evolved to represent a rich cultural heritage and diverse contributions across different regions of the Spanish-speaking world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Narango

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

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

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