2000
#7,224
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,258
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.58
Rare Last name
Marotta
An Italian occupational surname referring to someone who gathered mallow plants or made medicinal remedies from them.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 4,539 Americans carry the last name Marotta. That puts it at #8,030 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.32 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 75,513 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Marotta 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.
For British records, Name Census UK has a British surname profile for Marotta with 1881 census detail, origin facts and modern UK distribution where available.
Bearers in the US
4.5K
1 in 75,513
Census rank
#8,030
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.3
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
4.0K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,958 bearers of the surname Marotta in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.32 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 8030th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Marotta, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Marotta
Among Census respondents with the surname Marotta, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Marotta 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 Marotta surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White88.6% · 3,508
- Hispanic or Latino7.9% · 312
- Two or more races1.9% · 74
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 33
- Black or African American0.6% · 24
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 7
Timeline
Historical Census data for Marotta
Marotta 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
#7,413
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 4,491
+233 bearers (+5.5%)
Per 100,000 1.52
Rank movement Down 189 places
2020
#8,030
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,958
-533 bearers (-11.9%)
Per 100,000 1.32
Rank movement Down 617 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #7,224 | 4,258 | 1.58 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #7,413 | 4,491 | 1.52 | +233 bearers (+5.5%) | Down 189 places |
| 2020 | #8,030 | 3,958 | 1.32 | -533 bearers (-11.9%) | Down 617 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 Marotta 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 | #7,413 | #8,030 | -8.3% |
| Count | 4,491 | 3,958 | -11.9% |
| Per 100K | 1.52 | 1.32 | -12.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Marotta bearers went from 4,491 to 3,958 (-11.9% change). The surname moved down 617 positions in the national ranking, going from #7,413 to #8,030.
FAQ
Marotta surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Marotta?
Name Census estimates that about 4,539 living Americans carry the surname Marotta. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 75,513 residents.
How common is Marotta?
Marotta ranks #8,030 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.32 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 3,958 people with the surname Marotta. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (4,539), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.32 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.32 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Marotta.
Has Marotta become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Marotta went from 4,491 recorded bearers to 3,958. That is a decrease of 533 (-11.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #7,413 to #8,030.
What does the Census say about the background of Marotta?
Among Census respondents with the surname Marotta, the largest self-reported group is White at 88.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.9%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Marotta in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.6% (3,508 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Marotta appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (88.6%), Hispanic (7.9%), Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Marotta (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 Marotta mean?
An Italian occupational surname referring to someone who gathered mallow plants or made medicinal remedies from them. 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 Marotta (1.32 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 many people have the surname Marotta?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.