Italy
Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol
Bolzano/Bozen
Merano (German: Meran) is a comune in the provincia of Bolzano/Bozen, Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol with a population of 41,498 as of 2025. Between 1830 and 1912, at least 33 passengers departing from Merano arrived in the United States.
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Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centri abitati
AltitudePopulation- Merano325m36,514
- Sinigo275m2,690
Nuclei abitati
AltitudePopulation- Quarazze373m124
- Weissplatter600m77
Population and Migration
This chart shows annual resident population, US arrivals (1830 to 1912), and international migration (2001 to present). Not all data is available for every period, so gaps are normal.
The population has grown 49% since 1951. US arrivals peaked in 1901 with 16 recorded passengers. Since 2001, net international immigration has added the equivalent of 12% of the current population.
Total US arrivals
33
1830–1912
Peak year
1901
16 arrivals
Top Emigrant Cognomi
Most common cognomi (family names) among emigrants from Merano recorded in US arrivals, 1830 to 1912.
Notable People
People born in Merano.