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

Marri, 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 Marri surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marri in America

Marri is the 90113th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marri surname appeared 205 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 Marri.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marri 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 Marri

The surname "MARRI" originates from Italy, specifically the region of Tuscany, dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "marra," which means a hoe or mattock, suggesting that the name may have been associated with agricultural occupations or farmland ownership.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "MARRI" can be found in the Florentine Prioristic records, which document the members of the Signoria, the ruling body of the Republic of Florence, during the 14th century. Notably, a Tommaso di Marri is mentioned as having served as a Prior in 1342.

The name appears to have been particularly prevalent in the areas around the city of Siena, where it is associated with several notable historical figures. For instance, Agostino Marri (1557-1633) was a renowned painter and architect from Siena, known for his works in churches and palaces throughout the region.

Another notable figure with the surname "MARRI" was Raffaello Marri (1640-1715), a Sienese mathematician and philosopher who made significant contributions to the study of geometry and logic. His works were widely studied and referenced by scholars of his time.

In the 18th century, the name "MARRI" gained further prominence with the birth of Girolamo Marri (1726-1804), a Florentine diplomat and writer who served as the Tuscan ambassador to various European courts. His memoirs and correspondence provide valuable insights into the political and cultural landscape of the era.

Among the more contemporary figures with the surname "MARRI" is Sergio Marri (1915-2001), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament and held various ministerial positions during his career.

While the name "MARRI" has its roots in Tuscany, it has since spread to other regions of Italy and beyond, carried by generations of families and individuals who have contributed to the rich tapestry of history and culture across various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marri

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

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

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