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

Marfori, 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 Marfori surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marfori in America

Marfori is the 97210th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marfori surname appeared 187 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 Marfori.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marfori 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 Marfori

The surname Marfori has its origins in the northern regions of Italy, specifically in the region of Veneto. It is believed to have emerged during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "marforio," which refers to a marble statue of a river god that was discovered in the Roman Forum.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Marfori can be found in a document dated 1387, which mentions a certain Giovanni Marfori, a merchant from the city of Verona. This document suggests that the name was already in use by that time and may have originated from a nickname or a place name associated with the marble statue.

In the 15th century, the Marfori family gained prominence in the city of Venice, where they were involved in the lucrative textile trade. One notable member of the family was Marco Marfori (1435-1511), a successful merchant and patron of the arts who commissioned several works of art from renowned Renaissance artists.

During the 16th century, the Marfori name appeared in several historical records from the region of Veneto, including tax records and legal documents. One such record from 1567 mentions a certain Giacomo Marfori, a landowner from the town of Treviso.

Over the centuries, the Marfori surname has spread to other parts of Italy and beyond. In the 19th century, a branch of the family established itself in the city of Naples, where they were involved in the shipping industry. One prominent member of this branch was Antonio Marfori (1812-1887), a successful ship owner and philanthropist.

Another notable figure with the surname Marfori was Giulia Marfori (1880-1957), an Italian artist and sculptor who gained recognition for her works in the early 20th century. Her sculptures can be found in several museums and public spaces throughout Italy.

While the Marfori surname may not be as common as some other Italian surnames, it has a rich history that spans several centuries and has been associated with various prominent individuals throughout its existence.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marfori

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

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

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