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

Marchello, 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 Marchello surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marchello in America

Marchello is the 56195th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marchello surname appeared 364 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 Marchello.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marchello 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 Marchello

The surname Marchello originated in Italy, with roots dating back to the Renaissance period. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "marchese," meaning "marquis" or "marquess," a nobleman ranking above a count and below a duke. This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who held this aristocratic title or were part of a marquis's household.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Marchello can be found in various historical documents from the 14th and 15th centuries. One notable mention appears in the Florentine archives, where a certain Gian Marchello is listed as a merchant and landowner in the year 1436. Additionally, the name is mentioned in a manuscript from the Venetian Republic, referring to a Marchello family residing in the city-state during the late 15th century.

In the 16th century, the name Marchello gained prominence in the region of Tuscany, particularly in the cities of Florence and Siena. Records from this period indicate that several individuals bearing this surname held prominent positions within the local aristocracy and government. For instance, Francesco Marchello (1520-1592) was a renowned jurist and legal scholar who served as a magistrate in Florence.

As the centuries passed, the name Marchello spread across various regions of Italy, with notable individuals emerging in different fields. One such figure was the composer and musician Giovanni Marchello (1686-1739), who was born in Naples and gained recognition for his operas and sacred works.

In the 19th century, the name Marchello appeared in literature, with the Italian writer and poet Giulio Marchello (1825-1892) publishing several acclaimed works, including the novel "La Vita di Provincia" (The Provincial Life).

Another notable figure was the Italian politician and statesman Vittorio Marchello (1858-1924), who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was involved in the unification of Italy under the Kingdom of Sardinia.

Throughout its history, the surname Marchello has maintained a strong presence in Italy, reflecting its noble origins and the influence of its bearers across various domains, from law and government to the arts and literature.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marchello

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

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

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