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

Marmo, 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 Marmo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marmo in America

Marmo is the 28311th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marmo surname appeared 844 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 Marmo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marmo 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 Marmo

The surname "MARMO" is of Italian origin, with roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated from the Latin word "marmo," meaning "marble." This suggests that the name was initially associated with those who worked with marble, such as sculptors or stonemasons.

During the medieval period, many Italian cities had thriving marble quarries, and skilled artisans were highly sought after for their ability to shape and carve this precious stone. The name "MARMO" may have been adopted by families involved in this trade or living near marble quarries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "MARMO" can be found in the archives of Florence, where a certain Matteo Marmo is mentioned as a sculptor in the 14th century. His works adorned several churches and public buildings in the city, cementing his family's reputation as skilled marble workers.

Another notable figure bearing this surname was Giovanni Battista Marmo, a renowned architect and engineer from Naples, who lived between 1598 and 1673. He was responsible for the design and construction of several impressive structures, including the Certosa di San Martino, a magnificent Carthusian monastery.

In the 18th century, the name "MARMO" gained further prominence with the birth of Vincenzo Marmo (1734-1808), a celebrated Neapolitan painter known for his religious works and portraits. Many of his paintings can still be found in churches and museums throughout Italy.

The name "MARMO" also has connections to the island of Sardinia, where it is believed to have derived from the ancient Sardinian word "marmu," meaning "marble." One notable Sardinian bearing this surname was Antonio Marmo (1889-1964), a prominent lawyer and politician who served as a senator in the Italian parliament.

Another significant figure was Aldo Marmo (1910-1988), an Italian writer and journalist from Rome. He was known for his contributions to various newspapers and magazines, as well as his novels and short stories that explored themes of social and political commentary.

While the surname "MARMO" has its roots in Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and is now found in various countries, including the United States, Canada, and Argentina, among others.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marmo

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

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

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