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

Marotta, 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 Marotta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marotta in America

Marotta is the 7413th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marotta surname appeared 4,491 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 Marotta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marotta 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 Marotta

The surname Marotta has its origins in Italy, particularly in the regions of Lazio and Campania, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the medieval Italian word "marotta," which referred to a small hammer or mallet used by stonemasons and artisans. This connection suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a trade or occupation involving stonework.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a document from the city of Rome in 1287, where a certain Petrus de Marotta is mentioned. Throughout the following centuries, the surname can be found in various historical records, such as tax rolls, property deeds, and church records, particularly in the areas around Rome and Naples.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the name Marotta was Giovanni Marotta, a renowned architect and sculptor from Rome who was active during the Renaissance period. His works can still be admired in various churches and palaces throughout the city.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Guglielmo Marotta, a 17th-century philosopher and theologian from Naples. He was renowned for his scholarly works on natural philosophy and metaphysics, which contributed significantly to the intellectual discourse of his time.

During the 18th century, the name Marotta was associated with several notable figures in the arts and sciences. Antonio Marotta (1735-1810) was a celebrated painter from Naples known for his religious and mythological works, while Giuseppe Marotta (1758-1829) was a respected mathematician and astronomer from the same city.

In more recent history, the name Marotta has been carried by several influential individuals, such as Giovanni Marotta (1912-1997), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament for several terms, and Beppe Marotta (born 1957), a renowned football executive and director who has worked with prestigious clubs like Juventus and Inter Milan.

While the surname Marotta may have originated from a humble trade-related context, it has evolved to encompass individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, politicians, and sports figures, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diversity of Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marotta

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

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

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