Citizen of Rome
Derived from the Latin name Romanus, it specifically denotes someone from the city of Rome or the Roman Empire. It has been used as both a given name and a surname throughout Italy and Europe since the Middle Ages. The name carries a sense of historical weight and classical heritage.
Less common today
Romano isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,560 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Italian jazz pianist and son of Benito Mussolini
Former Prime Minister of Italy and President of the European Commission
Italian Grand Prix motorcycle racer
Influential Catholic priest, author, and academic
