2000
#146,011
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 104
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Maraschiello
An Italian surname derived from the words "marra" (hoe) and "ciello" (sky), likely referring to an agricultural worker.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 120 Americans carry the last name Maraschiello. That puts it at #152,989 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,856,286 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Maraschiello surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
120
1 in 2,856,286
Census rank
#152,989
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
105
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 105 bearers of the surname Maraschiello in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152989th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Maraschiello, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Black (3.8%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Maraschiello
The surname Maraschiello is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the regions of Campania and Puglia in southern Italy, particularly around the city of Naples. The name is believed to have derived from the Italian word "marasca," which refers to a type of sour cherry or the liquor made from it, Maraschino. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with individuals involved in the cultivation or production of these cherries or the related liquor.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Maraschiello can be found in an 1587 document from the city of Naples, where a certain Giovanni Maraschiello is listed as a landowner. Another early reference comes from a 1612 church record in the town of Bari, Puglia, which mentions the marriage of Nicola Maraschiello and Maria Rossi.
In the 17th century, a prominent member of the Maraschiello family was Francesco Maraschiello (1625-1698), a renowned painter from Naples who specialized in still-life and genre scenes. His works can be found in various art collections across Italy and Europe.
During the 18th century, the name Maraschiello appeared in several historical documents from the Kingdom of Naples. One notable figure was Gennaro Maraschiello (1741-1805), a successful merchant who owned several businesses in the city of Naples and its surrounding areas.
In the 19th century, the name Maraschiello gained further recognition with the rise of Vincenzo Maraschiello (1812-1887), a celebrated composer and conductor from Naples. His operas and orchestral works were widely performed throughout Italy during his lifetime.
As the Maraschiello family dispersed from their ancestral homes in southern Italy, the name spread to other regions and countries. Some examples of notable individuals bearing this surname include:
1. Antonio Maraschiello (1878-1942), an Italian-American architect who designed several historic buildings in New York City.
2. Maria Maraschiello (1901-1985), an Italian writer and poet known for her works exploring the lives of women in rural communities.
3. Luca Maraschiello (1935-2012), an Italian-Canadian businessman and philanthropist who founded a successful construction company in Toronto.
4. Elena Maraschiello (born 1968), an Italian Olympic swimmer who competed in the 1988 and 1992 Summer Olympics.
5. Matteo Maraschiello (born 1982), an Italian professional soccer player who has played for various clubs in Italy's top divisions.
While the name Maraschiello may have evolved and spread across different regions, its origins can be traced back to the historic regions of southern Italy, where it was closely tied to the cultivation and production of the revered Marasca cherries and their associated liquor.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Maraschiello
Among Census respondents with the surname Maraschiello, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Black (3.8%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Maraschiello bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Maraschiello surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.4% · 96
- Black or African American3.8% · 4
- Two or more races1.9% · 2
- Hispanic or Latino1.0% · 1
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Maraschiello
Maraschiello appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#148,347
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 111
+7 bearers (+6.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,336 places
2020
#152,989
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-6 bearers (-5.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 4,642 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #146,011 | 104 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #148,347 | 111 | 0.04 | +7 bearers (+6.7%) | Down 2,336 places |
| 2020 | #152,989 | 105 | 0.04 | -6 bearers (-5.4%) | Down 4,642 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Maraschiello surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #148,347 | #152,989 | -3.1% |
| Count | 111 | 105 | -5.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -12.2% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Maraschiello bearers went from 111 to 105 (-5.4% change). The surname moved down 4,642 positions in the national ranking, going from #148,347 to #152,989.
FAQ
Maraschiello surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Maraschiello?
Name Census estimates that about 120 living Americans carry the surname Maraschiello. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,856,286 residents.
How common is Maraschiello?
Maraschiello ranks #152,989 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 105 people with the surname Maraschiello. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (120), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Maraschiello.
Has Maraschiello become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Maraschiello went from 111 recorded bearers to 105. That is a decrease of 6 (-5.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #148,347 to #152,989.
What does the Census say about the background of Maraschiello?
Among Census respondents with the surname Maraschiello, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.4%. The next largest groups are Black (3.8%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Maraschiello in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.4% (96 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Maraschiello appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.4%), Black (3.8%), Two or More Races (1.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Maraschiello (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Maraschiello mean?
An Italian surname derived from the words "marra" (hoe) and "ciello" (sky), likely referring to an agricultural worker. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Maraschiello (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people share the surname Maraschiello?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.