Explore the Family Name Maisano
The meaning of Maisano
Italian (southern): habitational name from Magisano in Catanzaro province (dialect forms Maisano, Majisano), named from Latin Magisius or Magissius, the variants and surname having been influenced by Calabrian majisi ‘of (the month of) May’. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Donato, Pasquale, Dino, Salvatore, Santo, Alfonso, Angelo, Carmelo, Concetta, Giovanni, Philomena, Sal, Vito.
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How common is the last name Maisano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Maisano has seen a notable increase from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname rose from 26,924 in 2000 to 24,031 in 2010, marking a change of 10.75%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also increased by 23.7%, from 848 in 2000 to 1,049 in 2010. Accordingly, the proportion per 100,000 people of this surname increased by 16.13%, from 0.31 to 0.36.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,924 | #24,031 | 10.75% |
| Count | 848 | 1,049 | 23.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.36 | 16.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maisano
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most people with the surname Maisano identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, despite a minor decrease of -1.02% over the decade. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander slightly increased by 13.56%, while the portion identifying with two or more races declined by -36.79%. Interestingly, there was a significant growth in those identifying as Hispanic with this surname, skyrocketing by 126.27%. The percentages for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged at 0% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 95.71% | -1.02% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 2.67% | 126.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.59% | 0.67% | 13.56% |
| Two or More Races | 1.06% | 0.67% | -36.79% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |