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

Marcarelli, 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 Marcarelli surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marcarelli in America

Marcarelli is the 102688th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marcarelli surname appeared 175 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 Marcarelli.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marcarelli 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 Marcarelli

The surname Marcarelli is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the region of Tuscany. It is believed to have emerged in the late 12th or early 13th century, possibly derived from the Italian word "marca," meaning a frontier or a border territory.

In the Middle Ages, the term "marca" was often used to refer to areas near the borders of kingdoms or principalities. It's possible that the name Marcarelli originated as a descriptor for individuals who lived or worked in these border regions, or who held positions related to the defense or administration of such areas.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Marcarelli can be found in the historic records of the city of Florence, dating back to the late 13th century. These records mention a family by the name of Marcarelli who were involved in the wool trade, a prominent industry in Tuscany at the time.

The name Marcarelli has also been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. One such individual was Francesco Marcarelli, a renowned painter who lived in the 16th century and whose works adorned various churches and palaces in Florence and its surrounding areas.

Another noteworthy bearer of the name was Pietro Marcarelli, a 17th-century scholar and theologian who authored several influential treatises on religious philosophy and doctrine. His works were widely circulated and studied throughout Italy during his lifetime.

In the 18th century, the name Marcarelli gained prominence through the exploits of Luca Marcarelli, a renowned explorer and cartographer. Luca's detailed maps and accounts of his travels in the Americas and the Far East were highly regarded and contributed significantly to the geographical knowledge of the time.

The 19th century saw the rise of Giancarlo Marcarelli, a prominent Italian politician and statesman who played a pivotal role in the unification of Italy under the House of Savoy. His diplomatic efforts and advocacy for a unified Italian state earned him widespread recognition and respect.

Another notable figure bearing the Marcarelli surname was Maria Marcarelli, a celebrated opera singer of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her exceptional vocal talents and performances on stages across Europe brought her international acclaim and a lasting legacy in the world of opera.

These are just a few examples of the many individuals who have carried the surname Marcarelli throughout history, contributing to various fields and leaving their mark on the cultural and intellectual landscape of Italy and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marcarelli

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

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

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