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

Pulmano, 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 Pulmano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Pulmano in America

Pulmano is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Pulmano surname appeared 176 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 Pulmano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Pulmano 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 Pulmano

The surname Pulmano is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany. It is thought to have derived from the Latin word "pulmo," meaning "lung." This connection suggests that the name may have been initially adopted by someone with a lung-related profession or condition.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Pulmano can be found in the Florentine Codex, a 16th-century manuscript that documented the history and culture of the Aztec civilization. This document mentions a man named Girolamo Pulmano, who was a merchant and explorer from Florence.

In the 17th century, the name Pulmano appeared in several historical records, including the birth and baptismal records of a small town in the Tuscan countryside. One notable individual from this period was Domenico Pulmano (1620-1689), a renowned painter and fresco artist who contributed to the decoration of several churches and palaces in Florence.

During the 18th century, the Pulmano family gained prominence in the region of Siena, where they were involved in the production and trade of fine wool and textile products. Antonio Pulmano (1745-1812) was a successful merchant and landowner who owned several mills and factories in the area.

As the Pulmano family expanded and migrated to other parts of Italy, the name underwent minor spelling variations, such as Pulmanno and Pulmanni. In the late 19th century, a branch of the family established itself in the city of Naples, where Giuseppe Pulmano (1856-1928) became a respected lawyer and politician, serving as a member of the Italian parliament.

Another notable figure was Emilia Pulmano (1888-1972), a pioneering educator and women's rights activist from Milan. She founded several schools and vocational training centers for underprivileged girls and played a significant role in promoting women's education and empowerment in Italy.

Throughout its history, the surname Pulmano has been associated with various professions, including artists, merchants, politicians, and educators. While its origins can be traced back to the Latin word "pulmo," the name has evolved and taken on diverse meanings and associations over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Pulmano

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

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

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