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

Panora, 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 Panora surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Panora in America

Panora is the 49177th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Panora surname appeared 428 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 Panora.

We can also compare 2010 data for Panora 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 Panora

The surname "PANORA" is believed to have originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin word "panora," which means "a wide view" or "panorama." This suggests that the name may have initially been given to someone who lived in an area with a particularly scenic or expansive view.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a 14th-century Florentine document, where a certain Giovanni Panora is mentioned as a landowner in the Tuscan region. This indicates that the name was already established in Italy by that time.

In the 15th century, there are records of a noble family named Panora residing in the city of Siena. They were known for their involvement in local politics and their patronage of the arts. A prominent member of this family was Alessandro Panora (1420-1492), who served as a diplomat and ambassador for the Republic of Siena.

The name Panora also appears in some ancient manuscripts and chronicles from the Renaissance era. For example, a writer named Matteo Panora (1470-1535) is mentioned in a Venetian literary circle for his poetry and plays.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name Panora spread to other parts of Italy, particularly in the northern regions. One notable figure from this period was Girolamo Panora (1585-1648), a Milanese architect who designed several churches and palaces in the city.

In the 19th century, a famous Italian painter named Giuseppe Panora (1810-1879) gained recognition for his landscapes and panoramic views of the Italian countryside. His works are still highly regarded and can be found in many art galleries and museums across Europe.

Other notable individuals with the surname Panora include Mario Panora (1892-1967), an Italian politician and journalist who served as a member of the Italian Parliament, and Adriana Panora (1920-2010), a renowned opera singer who performed at some of the most prestigious theaters in Europe and the United States.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Panora

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

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

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