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

Marrapese, 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 Marrapese surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marrapese in America

Marrapese is the 129825th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marrapese surname appeared 131 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 Marrapese.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marrapese 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 Marrapese

The surname Marrapese has its origins in Italy, particularly in the southern regions of the country. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "marra," which refers to a type of hoe or agricultural tool used for tilling the soil. This suggests that the name may have been associated with farming or agricultural communities in the past.

One of the earliest known records of the Marrapese surname can be traced back to the 16th century in the region of Calabria. Historical documents from that time mention individuals bearing this name, indicating that it had already been established in that area.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, the Marrapese name appears in various municipal records and church registers across southern Italy, particularly in the provinces of Reggio Calabria and Catanzaro. This suggests that the name had spread and become more prevalent in these regions during that period.

While the Marrapese surname is not widely known on a global scale, there have been notable individuals who have carried this name throughout history. One such individual was Girolamo Marrapese, a Calabrian artist and painter who lived in the late 17th century and was renowned for his religious artwork commissioned by local churches and monasteries.

Another notable bearer of the Marrapese surname was Antonio Marrapese, a 19th-century poet and writer from Reggio Calabria. His works, which often explored themes of love and nature, were published in various literary journals of his time.

In the 20th century, Luigi Marrapese was a prominent Italian architect who was born in Reggio Calabria in 1901. He was responsible for designing several notable buildings and structures in his hometown, including the Palazzo delle Poste (Post Office Building) and the Chiesa di San Francesco di Paola (Church of St. Francis of Paola).

Another individual worth mentioning is Vincenzo Marrapese, a Calabrian artist and sculptor who lived during the latter half of the 20th century. His works, which often depicted scenes from Calabrian life and culture, were exhibited in various galleries and museums throughout Italy.

Lastly, Rosario Marrapese was a renowned Italian chef and restaurateur who was born in Calabria in 1932. He gained recognition for his expertise in traditional Calabrian cuisine and was the author of several cookbooks celebrating the region's culinary heritage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marrapese

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

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

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