Explore the Family Name Mainiero
The meaning of Mainiero
Italian: from the personal name Mainero, from Frankish Maginhari, composed of the ancient Germanic elements magin ‘strength, might’ + hari, heri ‘army’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Angelo, Antonio, Carmine, Gianni, Nicola, Pasquale, Salvatore.
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How common is the last name Mainiero in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mainiero has seen a slight decline in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 66,676th to 67,519th, a change of -1.26%. During the same period, however, the count, or total number of people carrying this surname, has actually increased by 5.42%, from 277 to 292 individuals. The proportion per 100k people remained stable at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,676 | #67,519 | -1.26% |
| Count | 277 | 292 | 5.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mainiero
Turning to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the Mainiero surname is predominantly associated with those identifying as White, although there was a slight decrease of 2.33% in this group between 2000 and 2010, from 97.83% to 95.55%. In 2010, it was reported for the first time that 3.08% of those with the surname Mainiero identify as Hispanic. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.83% | 95.55% | -2.33% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |