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

Marlette, 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 Marlette surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marlette in America

Marlette is the 17896th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marlette surname appeared 1,562 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Marlette.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marlette 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 Marlette

The surname Marlette has its origins in France, tracing back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the French word "merlette," which refers to a small bird or falcon commonly depicted in heraldry. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a family crest or coat of arms featuring the image of a merlette.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Marlette can be found in the historic records of the Normandy region of northern France, dating back to the 13th century. During this time, the name was often spelled as "Marlette" or "Marlette," indicating its French origins.

In the 14th century, the name Marlette appeared in various historical documents across France, including tax records and property deeds. This suggests that the surname had become established among certain families and lineages during this period.

While the Marlette surname is not widely mentioned in notable historical manuscripts like the Domesday Book, it is worth noting that in the 16th century, a prominent French nobleman named Jacques de Marlette held significant land and titles in the Picardy region of northern France.

As time passed, the Marlette name spread across Europe, with various spellings emerging in different regions. For instance, in Italy, the name was sometimes rendered as "Marletti" or "Marletta," while in Germany, it took on forms like "Marlette" or "Marletten."

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Marlette. One such figure was Jean Marlette, a French artist and engraver born in 1597 in Paris, who became renowned for his intricate etchings and engravings depicting religious and historical scenes.

Another prominent individual with the Marlette name was Louis Marlette, a French architect born in 1738, who gained recognition for his designs of several notable churches and public buildings in Paris and the surrounding regions.

In the 19th century, Pierre Marlette, born in 1812 in Lille, France, made significant contributions to the field of engineering, particularly in the development of early steam engines and locomotives.

Additionally, the name Marlette has been associated with various place names throughout Europe, such as the village of Marlette in the department of Pas-de-Calais in northern France, as well as the Marlette River in Belgium.

While the Marlette surname may not be among the most common or widespread, its rich history and connections to various regions and notable individuals throughout Europe make it a fascinating part of the tapestry of European ancestry and heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marlette

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

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

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