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

Marlo, 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 Marlo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marlo in America

Marlo is the 56310th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marlo surname appeared 363 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 Marlo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marlo 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 Marlo

The surname Marlo is believed to have originated in Italy, with roots tracing back to the 14th century. It is thought to be a locational name derived from the Italian town of Marino, located in the province of Rome. Alternatively, some sources suggest it may be a variant of the Italian surname Marli, which is derived from the Latin personal name Marius.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Marlo can be found in the historical records of the city of Florence, where a person named Giovanni Marlo was mentioned in a document dated 1389. This suggests that the name was already in use by the late 14th century in regions of Italy.

During the Renaissance period, the name Marlo appeared in several notable works of literature and art. For instance, a painter named Antonio Marlo was commissioned to create frescoes in the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan in the early 16th century.

In the 17th century, the name Marlo was associated with a prominent Italian family based in the city of Naples. Lorenzo Marlo, born in 1612, was a renowned scholar and philosopher who wrote extensively on topics related to metaphysics and natural philosophy.

One of the most famous individuals bearing the surname Marlo was the Italian composer and violinist Giuseppe Marlo, who lived from 1698 to 1772. His compositions, particularly his sonatas for violin and basso continuo, were highly regarded and influential during the Baroque period.

Another notable figure was the 19th century Italian politician and statesman, Gaetano Marlo (1821-1896), who played a significant role in the unification of Italy and served as a member of the Italian parliament for several terms.

In the 20th century, the name Marlo gained recognition in the world of cinema with the American actress Dorothy Marlo, born in 1925, who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career.

While the surname Marlo is not as common as some other Italian surnames, it has a rich history spanning several centuries, with links to various regions of Italy and connections to notable individuals in fields such as art, music, literature, and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marlo

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

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

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