2000
#72,905
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 248
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.09
Very Rare Last name
Marinari
An Italian surname derived from the word "marinaro", meaning a sailor or seaman.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 306 Americans carry the last name Marinari. That puts it at #77,462 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.09 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 1,120,112 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Marinari 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
306
1 in 1,120,112
Census rank
#77,462
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
267
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 267 bearers of the surname Marinari in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.09 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 77462nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Marinari, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and Hispanic (3.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Marinari
The surname Marinari is of Italian origin and can be traced back to the 14th century. It is derived from the Italian word "marinaro," which means "sailor" or "mariner." The name suggests that the original bearers of this surname were involved in maritime activities or lived in coastal areas.
Marinari is a relatively common surname in Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania, Lazio, and Puglia. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in historical documents from Naples and its surrounding areas, indicating that it may have originated in this region.
One of the earliest known references to the surname Marinari can be found in a legal document from the city of Naples dated 1382, which mentions a certain "Nicola Marinari." This document provides valuable insight into the name's history and its presence in the region during that time period.
In the 15th century, records show that a family named Marinari owned a successful shipping business in the port city of Bari, located in the southern Italian region of Puglia. This suggests that the name was associated with maritime professions and seafaring activities.
Over the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the surname Marinari. One such person was Antonio Marinari (1550-1624), a renowned Italian sculptor and architect who was active in Naples during the late Renaissance period. His works can be found in various churches and palaces throughout the city.
Another prominent figure with the surname Marinari was Giulio Marinari (1679-1743), an Italian painter and engraver from Rome. He was known for his religious paintings and engravings, which were commissioned by various churches and patrons during the Baroque era.
In the 19th century, Carlo Marinari (1825-1891) was an Italian politician and lawyer from the region of Campania. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and was actively involved in the Italian unification movement known as the Risorgimento.
The surname Marinari has also been associated with the maritime traditions of the island of Ischia, located in the Gulf of Naples. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, several families with this surname were involved in the island's fishing and seafaring industries.
While the surname Marinari is widespread in Italy, it has also been carried by individuals of Italian descent in other parts of the world, particularly in communities with strong Italian immigration. The name's connection to maritime activities and coastal regions has endured throughout its history, reflecting the occupations and lifestyles of its earliest bearers.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Marinari
Among Census respondents with the surname Marinari, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and Hispanic (3.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Marinari 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 Marinari surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.1% · 246
- Two or more races3.7% · 10
- Hispanic or Latino3.0% · 8
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Marinari
Marinari 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
#66,754
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 296
+48 bearers (+19.4%)
Per 100,000 0.10
Rank movement Up 6,151 places
2020
#77,462
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 267
-29 bearers (-9.8%)
Per 100,000 0.09
Rank movement Down 10,708 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #72,905 | 248 | 0.09 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #66,754 | 296 | 0.10 | +48 bearers (+19.4%) | Up 6,151 places |
| 2020 | #77,462 | 267 | 0.09 | -29 bearers (-9.8%) | Down 10,708 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 Marinari 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 | #66,754 | #77,462 | -16.0% |
| Count | 296 | 267 | -9.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.10 | 0.09 | -10.7% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Marinari bearers went from 296 to 267 (-9.8% change). The surname moved down 10,708 positions in the national ranking, going from #66,754 to #77,462.
FAQ
Marinari surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Marinari?
Name Census estimates that about 306 living Americans carry the surname Marinari. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 1,120,112 residents.
How common is Marinari?
Marinari ranks #77,462 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.09 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 267 people with the surname Marinari. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (306), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.09 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.09 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 Marinari.
Has Marinari become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Marinari went from 296 recorded bearers to 267. That is a decrease of 29 (-9.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #66,754 to #77,462.
What does the Census say about the background of Marinari?
Among Census respondents with the surname Marinari, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.1%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (3.7%) and Hispanic (3.0%). 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 Marinari in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.1% (246 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Marinari appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.1%), Two or More Races (3.7%), Hispanic (3.0%). 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 Marinari (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 Marinari mean?
An Italian surname derived from the word "marinaro", meaning a sailor or seaman. 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 Marinari (0.09 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 common is the surname Marinari?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans have the surname Marinari on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.