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

Marero, 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 Marero surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marero in America

Marero is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marero surname appeared 131 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 Marero.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marero 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 Marero

The surname "MARERO" is believed to have originated in Italy during the late 15th century. It is thought to be derived from the Italian word "marere," which means "to be amazed or astonished." This suggests that the name may have been initially given as a nickname to someone who was easily amazed or had a tendency to be awestruck.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "MARERO" can be found in a document from the city of Venice, dated 1487. In this document, a merchant named Giovanni Marero is mentioned as having traded goods with merchants from the Byzantine Empire.

During the 16th century, the name "MARERO" began to spread throughout various regions of Italy. In the northern city of Genoa, there are records of a family by the name of Marero who were prominent silk traders. One notable member of this family was Alessandro Marero (1521-1598), who is credited with introducing new techniques for silk dyeing that became widely adopted throughout Europe.

In the 17th century, the name "MARERO" appeared in several manuscripts from the Papal States. One particularly interesting reference is found in a manuscript from the Vatican Library, which mentions a monk named Benedetto Marero (1612-1679) who was known for his exceptional calligraphy skills.

As the centuries passed, the surname "MARERO" continued to be prevalent in various parts of Italy. In the late 18th century, a painter named Vincenzo Marero (1756-1824) from Naples gained recognition for his landscape paintings, which depicted the beautiful countryside of southern Italy.

Another notable individual with the surname "MARERO" was Giuseppe Marero (1825-1892), a military officer who fought in the Italian unification wars of the 19th century. He was awarded several medals for his bravery and leadership during the battles against the Austrian Empire.

Throughout its history, the surname "MARERO" has maintained a strong presence in Italy, although it has also been found in other parts of Europe and the world due to migration and diaspora. While the name's origins can be traced back to the late medieval period, its meaning and significance have endured, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the Italian people.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marero

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

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

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