Find out how popular the last name Marante is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Marante.

Marante, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Marante surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marante in America

Marante is the 80131st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marante surname appeared 237 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Marante.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marante to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Marante

The surname Marante is of Italian origin, with roots tracing back to the 14th century in the region of Naples. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "marante," which means "seaweed" or "marine plant." This suggests that the name was initially associated with individuals who lived near the coast or worked in maritime trades.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Marante can be found in a document from the city of Naples dated 1387. This document mentioned a merchant named Giancarlo Marante, who was involved in the trade of spices and other goods from the Mediterranean region.

During the Renaissance period, the name Marante gained prominence in the artistic circles of Italy. Notably, there was a renowned painter named Antonio Marante (1455-1535) who hailed from the town of Sorrento, near Naples. His works, which included religious frescoes and portraits, can still be found in various churches and museums throughout the region.

In the 17th century, the Marante family established itself as a respected lineage in the city of Palermo, Sicily. One notable member was Giuseppe Marante (1628-1703), a scholar and writer who authored several works on the history and culture of Sicily.

The name Marante also had a presence in the literary world, with a writer named Vincenzo Marante (1760-1842) who penned several novels and plays that explored themes of love, betrayal, and societal norms in 18th century Italy.

Another figure of note was Luciano Marante (1890-1972), a celebrated architect from Milan who was responsible for designing several iconic buildings and landmarks in his native city, including the Palazzo della Regione Lombardia.

While the surname Marante is not among the most common in Italy today, it has left an indelible mark on the country's history, with notable individuals from various fields contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the Italian peninsula over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marante

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Marante.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Marante was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Marante has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Marante was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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