Explore the Family Name Miano
The meaning of Miano
1. Italian (mainly southern): from a short form of the personal name Damiano or Emiliano, Latin Aemilianus (see Milian). 2. Italian: habitational name from Miano in Naples, Parma, and Teramo; Miane in Treviso; or Mian in Belluno. Compare Mian 2. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Rocco, Angelo, Gaetano, Sal, Alfio, Carmela, Carmelo, Carmine, Dino, Domenic, Gino.
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How common is the last name Miano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Miano saw a slight decrease in popularity rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 17,101 to 17,239 — a change of -0.81%. However, the count or number of individuals with this surname increased by 7.32% during this time, from 1,531 in 2000 to 1,643 in 2010. The proportion per 100k decreased slightly from 0.57 to 0.56, marking a drop of -1.75%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,101 | #17,239 | -0.81% |
| Count | 1,531 | 1,643 | 7.32% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.56 | -1.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Miano
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Miano also changed between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased to 1.46%, up from 1.31%, while the percentage of those reporting two or more races dropped from 1.24% to 0.97%. The largest group, those identifying as white, saw a small decrease from 91.64% to 88.86%. Those identifying as Hispanic went up from 5.16% to 6.33%, and the percentage of Black individuals with this surname dramatically increased from 0.65% to 1.83%. Finally, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category saw an increase, though the exact numbers were suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.64% | 88.86% | -3.03% |
| Hispanic | 5.16% | 6.33% | 22.67% |
| Black | 0.65% | 1.83% | 181.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.31% | 1.46% | 11.45% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 0.97% | -21.77% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.55% | 0% |