Explore the Family Name Murano
The meaning of Murano
1. Italian: habitational name for someone from Murano in Venice. 2. Japanese: written 村野 ‘village field’. It is found throughout Japan, but not in large numbers. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Carmine, Salvatore, Aniello, Carlo, Donato, Rocco, Sal, Serafino. Japanese Atsuko, Chikara, Eiichi, Isao, Keni, Kiyo, Kohei, Masaaki, Taro, Tomoko.
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How common is the last name Murano in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Murano has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 32,652, but fell to 37,492 in 2010, marking a 14.82% drop. The number of people with this surname also decreased over this period, from 663 to 594, representing a 10.41% decline. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 population also declined by 20% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,652 | #37,492 | -14.82% |
| Count | 663 | 594 | -10.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.2 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Murano
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Murano has experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased slightly from 5.28% to 5.56%, while those identifying as two or more races decreased by 21.85%. The majority of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this group's percentage decreased slightly from 87.93% to 85.19%. The largest increase was seen among those identifying as Hispanic, jumping from 4.83% to 7.41%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.93% | 85.19% | -3.12% |
| Hispanic | 4.83% | 7.41% | 53.42% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.28% | 5.56% | 5.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.51% | 1.18% | -21.85% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |