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

Marenco, 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 Marenco surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marenco in America

Marenco is the 17613th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marenco surname appeared 1,595 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Marenco.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marenco 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 Marenco

The surname Marenco is of Italian origin, with its roots traced back to the northern regions of Italy, particularly in the provinces of Piedmont and Liguria. The name is believed to have derived from the Latin word "marinus," meaning "of the sea," suggesting a possible connection to coastal or maritime professions or locations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Marenco surname can be found in a document from the 13th century, where it appears as "Marinco," a variant spelling. This document, a registry of landowners in the region of Genoa, provides a glimpse into the antiquity of the name's lineage.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the Marenco name was Francesco Marenco, a renowned navigator and explorer from the city of Savona. He is credited with charting new trade routes and expanding maritime knowledge during the era of exploration and discovery.

The Marenco surname also gained prominence in the realm of Italian literature, with the poet and playwright Giambattista Marenco (1800-1846) making significant contributions to the Romantic movement. His works, such as the tragedy "Ugolino," brought him critical acclaim and solidified his place in the annals of Italian literary history.

Another noteworthy individual was Vincenzo Marenco (1878-1951), an Italian architect and urban planner. His designs left a lasting impact on the cityscape of Turin, where he was responsible for the construction of several iconic buildings and public spaces.

In the realm of music, the composer and conductor Romualdo Marenco (1841-1907) made a name for himself as the director of the prestigious Teatro Regio di Parma. His operas and orchestral works earned him recognition throughout Italy and beyond.

The Marenco surname also has a connection to the town of Marengo, located in the province of Alessandria, Piedmont. This place name, derived from the same Latin root as the surname, has been associated with the historic Battle of Marengo, a significant conflict during the Napoleonic Wars.

While the Marenco surname may have evolved from various spellings and regional variations over the centuries, its origins can be traced back to the rich cultural and maritime heritage of northern Italy, where it has left an indelible mark across various fields of endeavor.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marenco

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

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

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