2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Marenda
An Italian surname related to the daily midday meal or snack.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 132 Americans carry the last name Marenda. That puts it at #145,757 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,596,624 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Marenda surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
132
1 in 2,596,624
Census rank
#145,757
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
115
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 115 bearers of the surname Marenda in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 145757th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Marenda, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Two or More Races (4.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Marenda
The surname Marenda originated in Italy during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word 'merenda', which means a small meal or snack. This suggests that the name may have been given to someone who worked in the food industry or owned a tavern where light meals were served.
One of the earliest known references to the Marenda name can be found in the ancient city of Genoa, located in the northwestern region of Italy. The name appears in several historical records from the 13th century, including documents related to the maritime trade and commerce activities of the city.
In the 14th century, the Marenda family gained prominence in the city of Bologna, where they were involved in the production and trade of silk fabrics. Giacomo Marenda (1290-1356) was a renowned silk merchant and member of the city's guild of silk workers.
During the Renaissance period, the Marenda name spread to other parts of Italy, including Rome and Naples. In the 16th century, Girolamo Marenda (1520-1586) was a respected artist from Naples, known for his religious paintings and frescoes adorning several churches in the city.
As the Marenda family expanded throughout Italy, variations in the spelling of the name emerged, such as Marinda, Marindi, and Marendino. Some branches of the family also adopted the name as a first name, with notable individuals like Marenda Guicciardini (1603-1672), a Florentine historian and diplomat.
In the 18th century, the Marenda name found its way to the island of Sicily, where it became associated with the production of Marsala wine. Giuseppe Marenda (1745-1812) was a prominent winemaker and landowner in the Marsala region, contributing to the local wine industry's growth and reputation.
Throughout its history, the Marenda surname has been carried by various individuals of note, including Vincenzo Marenda (1825-1892), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament, and Filippo Marenda (1870-1943), a renowned architect from Turin who designed several iconic buildings in the city.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Marenda
Among Census respondents with the surname Marenda, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Two or More Races (4.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Marenda bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Marenda surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.8% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino4.3% · 5
- Two or more races4.3% · 5
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.5% · 4
Timeline
Historical Census data for Marenda
Marenda appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+6 bearers (+5.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 3,406 places
2020
#145,757
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
+3 bearers (+2.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 1,496 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | +6 bearers (+5.7%) | Down 3,406 places |
| 2020 | #145,757 | 115 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.7%) | Up 1,496 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Marenda surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #147,253 | #145,757 | 1.0% |
| Count | 112 | 115 | 2.7% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -3.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Marenda bearers went from 112 to 115 (+2.7% change). The surname moved up 1,496 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #145,757.
FAQ
Marenda surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Marenda?
Name Census estimates that about 132 living Americans carry the surname Marenda. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,596,624 residents.
How common is Marenda?
Marenda ranks #145,757 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 115 people with the surname Marenda. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (132), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Marenda.
Has Marenda become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Marenda went from 112 recorded bearers to 115. That is an increase of 3 (+2.7%). In the national ranking it rose from #147,253 to #145,757.
What does the Census say about the background of Marenda?
Among Census respondents with the surname Marenda, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.8%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.3%) and Two or More Races (4.3%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Marenda in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.8% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Marenda appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.8%), Hispanic (4.3%), Two or More Races (4.3%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Marenda (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Marenda mean?
An Italian surname related to the daily midday meal or snack. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Marenda (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people have the surname Marenda?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.