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

Marceca, 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 Marceca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marceca in America

Marceca is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marceca surname appeared 102 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 Marceca.

The history of the last name Marceca

The surname Marceca has its origins in Italy, with the earliest records dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to be derived from the Latin word "marcescere," which means "to wither" or "to fade." This connection suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived in an area with withered or faded vegetation, possibly due to drought or other environmental conditions.

The name was particularly prevalent in the regions of Calabria and Sicily, where it is thought to have originated. Early records show variations in spelling, such as Marceca, Marcica, and Marcicca, which were common during the Middle Ages when spelling conventions were less standardized.

One of the earliest known references to the name Marceca can be found in a deed of sale from the town of Reggio Calabria, dated 1372. The document mentions a landowner named Antonello Marceca, who sold a parcel of land to a neighboring family.

Another notable early reference is a 16th-century census record from the town of Catania, Sicily, which lists several families with the surname Marceca. This record provides valuable insight into the geographic distribution of the name during that time period.

In the 17th century, a certain Giovanni Battista Marceca (1621-1688) gained recognition as a skilled sculptor and architect. He was responsible for designing several churches and public buildings in the city of Palermo, including the Chiesa di San Matteo.

During the 18th century, the Marceca family produced a prominent jurist and legal scholar named Giuseppe Marceca (1742-1812). He served as a judge in the Supreme Court of Naples and authored several influential treatises on civil law.

In the 19th century, the name Marceca was carried to the Americas by Italian immigrants. One such individual was Antonio Marceca (1829-1902), who settled in Argentina and became a successful businessman and landowner in the province of Córdoba.

Another noteworthy figure was Vincenzo Marceca (1876-1944), a celebrated painter from the town of Reggio Calabria. His works, which often depicted scenes from everyday life in southern Italy, are displayed in several museums and galleries throughout Europe.

While the surname Marceca is not among the most common in Italy today, it has a rich historical legacy that can be traced back centuries, with connections to various regions, professions, and notable individuals.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marceca

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

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 Marceca 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.

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

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