Explore the Family Name Maiorano
The meaning of Maiorano
Italian (southern): 1. from the personal name Maiorano, from Latin maior ‘greater, larger, senior’. 2. habitational name from Maiorano di Monte, a locality of Dragoni in Caserta province. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Salvatore, Antonio, Gaetano, Rocco, Saverio, Serafino, Vito, Carmelo, Carmine, Domenico, Pasquale.
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How common is the last name Maiorano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Maiorano saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, this name ranked as the 19,355th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had dropped to 19,803rd in rank, a decrease of 2.31%. Despite the decline in rank, the number of individuals with the Maiorano surname increased from 1,295 to 1,358, signifying a growth of 4.86%. Nevertheless, its proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 4.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,355 | #19,803 | -2.31% |
| Count | 1,295 | 1,358 | 4.86% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.46 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maiorano
In terms of ethnic identity, the majority of those carrying the surname Maiorano identified as White according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 94.44% identified as such, and while this figure marginally decreased to 93.74% in 2010, it remained as the predominant ethnicity. Over the same decade, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 33.95%, rising from 3.24% to 4.34%. There was also a new appearance of individuals identifying as Black, constituting 0.44% in 2010. The percentage of those claiming two or more races dropped by nearly 30%, while the count for Asian/Pacific Islander went from 0.39% to zero. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant at zero in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.44% | 93.74% | -0.74% |
| Hispanic | 3.24% | 4.34% | 33.95% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 1.03% | -29.93% |
| Black | 0% | 0.44% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.39% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |