Explore the Family Name Morando
The meaning of Morando
Italian and Spanish: from the medieval personal name Morando, from medieval Latin Morandus (see Morand). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Salvatore, Angelo, Carlo, Sal. Spanish Jesus, Augusto, Eusebio, Javier, Jose Manuel, Luz Maria, Mariano, Marta, Ramon, Raul, Roberto, Vicente.
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How common is the last name Morando in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Morando was ranked 29,570 in popularity in the year 2000 and dropped to 39,281 in 2010, a decline of approximately 32.84%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 752 in 2000 to 560 in 2010, a decrease of about 25.53%. Consequently, the proportion of the Morando surname per 100,000 people decreased by 32.14%, going from 0.28 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,570 | #39,281 | -32.84% |
| Count | 752 | 560 | -25.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.19 | -32.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Morando
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Morando surname. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a noticeable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those recognizing themselves as part of two or more races, showing increases of 52.59% and 92.47% respectively. However, there was a drop of 17.21% in the white ethnicity. The Hispanic ethnicity saw an increase of 15.99%, while the counts for Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities remained at zero, indicating no individuals with the Morando surname identified with these ethnic identities during both census periods.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 40.03% | 46.43% | 15.99% |
| White | 54.79% | 45.36% | -17.21% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.86% | 5.89% | 52.59% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 1.79% | 92.47% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |