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

Narro, 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 Narro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Narro in America

Narro is the 37229th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Narro surname appeared 599 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 Narro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Narro 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 Narro

The surname Narro has its origins in Italy, where it first emerged in the medieval era around the 12th century. The name is derived from the Italian word "narrare," which means "to narrate" or "to tell a story." This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals who held occupations or roles related to storytelling, such as poets, bards, or historians.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Narro surname can be found in the historic city of Florence, where a renowned family bearing this name resided during the Renaissance period. The Narro family played a significant role in the cultural and artistic life of Florence, with several members becoming notable writers, artists, and patrons of the arts.

In the 14th century, a notable figure named Girolamo Narro (c. 1330-1404) was a respected Florentine scholar and writer who authored several influential works on philosophy and literature. His treatise "De Eloquentia" was widely read and studied throughout Italy during the Renaissance.

Another prominent figure bearing the Narro surname was the 16th-century poet and playwright, Antonio Narro (c. 1510-1580). He was renowned for his pastoral plays and lyrical verses, which celebrated the beauty of the Tuscan countryside and its rural traditions.

In the 17th century, the Narro family expanded their influence beyond Florence, with members settling in other regions of Italy. One such individual was Francesco Narro (1620-1689), a renowned architect who designed several churches and palaces in Rome and Naples, including the Church of San Domenico Maggiore in Naples.

The Narro surname also found its way to other parts of Europe, with various branches of the family establishing themselves in Spain and France. In Spain, the name was sometimes spelled as "Narros," and there are records of a noble family bearing this name in the region of Castile during the 16th and 17th centuries.

One notable figure from this Spanish branch was Diego Narros (1567-1632), a military officer who served in the Spanish Army during the Eighty Years' War against the Dutch Republic. He was celebrated for his bravery and leadership in several key battles.

While the Narro surname has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through migration and cultural exchange. However, the name's enduring connection to the art of storytelling and literary pursuits remains a testament to its rich historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Narro

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

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

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