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

Staiano, 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 Staiano surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Staiano in America

Staiano is the 55505th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Staiano surname appeared 370 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 Staiano.

We can also compare 2010 data for Staiano 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 Staiano

The surname Staiano originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Campania, and can be traced back to the 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "staio," which refers to a unit of measurement for grain or other dry goods. This suggests that the name may have been associated with those involved in agriculture, trading, or the measurement of commodities.

The earliest known record of the surname Staiano dates back to a document from the year 1487, which mentions a certain Giovanni Staiano residing in the city of Naples. Another notable early reference is found in the archives of the town of Salerno, where a family by the name of Staiano is documented as residing in the 16th century.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Staiano was Francesco Staiano, a renowned philosopher and theologian who lived in Naples during the late 15th and early 16th centuries (c. 1470-1528). He was known for his scholarly works and contributions to the intellectual discourse of the time.

In the 17th century, the name Staiano appears in connection with the town of Gragnano, located near Naples. Records from this period mention a family of bakers and millers who bore the surname Staiano, suggesting a possible link between the name and the production or trade of grain and flour.

During the 18th century, a notable figure named Giuseppe Staiano (1720-1789) gained recognition as a prominent lawyer and jurist in the Kingdom of Naples. He held influential positions within the legal system and was respected for his expertise in jurisprudence.

Another individual of note was Raffaele Staiano (1811-1878), a renowned painter from Naples who gained acclaim for his landscape and genre paintings. His works were widely exhibited and can be found in various museums and private collections.

In the 20th century, the surname Staiano continued to be well-represented in various fields. One notable figure was Vincenzo Staiano (1918-1995), a distinguished Italian journalist and writer who worked for several prominent publications and was known for his insightful articles and literary works.

It is worth mentioning that variations of the surname Staiano, such as Stajano or Stajani, can also be found in historical records, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. These variations likely arose due to regional linguistic differences or spelling variations over time.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Staiano

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

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

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