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

Mariani, 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 Mariani surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mariani in America

Mariani is the 7287th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mariani surname appeared 4,573 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Mariani.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mariani 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 Mariani

The surname Mariani originated in Italy and has its roots in the Latin word "marianus," which means "of Mars" or "dedicated to Mars." It is believed to have been initially used as a personal name or a nickname given to those born under the astrological sign of Mars or those who exhibited warrior-like qualities.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Mariani can be traced back to the 12th century in various regions of Italy, particularly in Tuscany, Lombardy, and Veneto. It was often associated with noble families and individuals of significant social standing during the medieval period.

One of the earliest documented references to the Mariani surname can be found in the "Libro d'Oro della Nobiltà Veneziana" (Book of Gold of Venetian Nobility), a historical record of noble families in Venice, dating back to the 14th century.

In the 15th century, the Mariani family played a prominent role in the cultural and political life of Florence. Notably, Vincenzo Mariani (1430-1498), a renowned Florentine humanist and diplomat, served as an ambassador for the Republic of Florence and was highly regarded for his literary works.

During the Renaissance, the Mariani name was associated with several notable artists and intellectuals. One of the most celebrated figures was Camillo Mariani (1567-1611), an Italian painter and architect from Vicenza, renowned for his frescoes and architectural designs in churches and palaces throughout northern Italy.

In the 17th century, the Mariani family established itself in Naples, where they were recognized as part of the city's noble class. Francesco Mariani (1618-1678), a Neapolitan mathematician and astronomer, made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and was a member of the prestigious Accademia degli Investiganti (Academy of Investigators).

Another notable figure was Giovan Battista Mariani (1730-1806), an Italian composer and music theorist from Bergamo. He was highly regarded for his operas, oratorios, and theoretical works on music composition, which influenced many composers of his time.

Throughout history, the Mariani surname has been associated with various regions of Italy, reflecting the widespread presence of this family name across the country. While the name's origins can be traced back to the medieval period, it has continued to be a prominent surname in Italy and among Italian communities around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mariani

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

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

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