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

Maratea, 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 Maratea surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maratea in America

Maratea is the 54418th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maratea surname appeared 379 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 Maratea.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maratea 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 Maratea

The surname Maratea is believed to have originated in Italy, specifically in the southern region of Basilicata. The name is derived from the town of Maratea, which is situated on the Tyrrhenian coast of Basilicata. This town's name is thought to be derived from the Latin word "maritima," meaning "maritime" or "coastal."

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Maratea date back to the 15th century. In 1487, a document from the city of Naples mentions a family with the surname Maratea. This suggests that the name was already established in the region by that time.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Maratea was Girolamo Maratea, a 16th-century Italian painter and architect. He was born in Naples around 1520 and is known for his contributions to the Renaissance art and architecture of the city.

Another notable figure was Domenico Maratea, a 17th-century Italian philosopher and theologian. He was born in Maratea, Basilicata, in 1612 and authored several works on philosophy and theology during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, Antonio Maratea, an Italian composer and violinist, gained recognition for his contributions to the Baroque music scene. He was born in Naples in 1710 and composed several operas and instrumental works.

The 19th century saw the rise of Giuseppe Maratea, an Italian politician and lawyer. Born in Maratea in 1824, he served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was involved in the political unification of Italy.

In the early 20th century, Mario Maratea, an Italian sculptor, gained recognition for his works in bronze and marble. He was born in Maratea in 1890 and created several public monuments and sculptures throughout Italy.

While the surname Maratea is not among the most common Italian surnames, it has a long history that can be traced back to the medieval period. The name's origins are deeply rooted in the town of Maratea, which has played a significant role in shaping the identity of this surname over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maratea

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

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 Maratea 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 Maratea 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 Maratea was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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