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

Marrietta, 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 Marrietta surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marrietta in America

Marrietta is the 152628th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marrietta surname appeared 107 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 Marrietta.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marrietta 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 Marrietta

The surname Marrietta originated in Italy, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 14th century. It is believed to have derived from the Italian word "marieta," which means "little Mary," suggesting a connection to the Virgin Mary or the name Maria.

The name Marrietta was initially concentrated in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria, where it is thought to have emerged. Records indicate that it was particularly prevalent in the cities of Florence and Perugia during the Renaissance period.

One of the earliest documented references to the surname Marrietta can be found in a 14th-century manuscript from the Florentine archives, which mentions a family by that name residing in the city during that era.

In the 15th century, a notable individual named Giovanni Marrietta (1420-1492) gained recognition as a skilled sculptor and architect. He was commissioned to design several churches and public buildings in Florence and its surrounding areas.

Another notable bearer of the surname was Lucrezia Marrietta (1475-1542), a celebrated poet and writer from Perugia. Her works, which explored themes of love and spirituality, were widely acclaimed during her lifetime.

In the 16th century, the Marrietta family established itself as a prominent landholding clan in the Umbrian town of Todi. Records from that period mention a Girolamo Marrietta (1510-1578), who served as the town's mayor and played a significant role in local politics.

The surname Marrietta also has connections to certain place names, particularly in Tuscany and Umbria. For instance, there is a small village called Mariettaglio near Siena, which may have derived its name from the Marrietta family or vice versa.

During the 17th century, the Marrietta surname spread to other parts of Italy, with members of the family establishing themselves in cities like Naples and Rome. One noteworthy individual was Antonio Marrietta (1635-1717), a renowned painter who specialized in religious works and frescoes.

As the centuries passed, the Marrietta surname continued to be represented across various fields, including art, literature, and politics. However, it remained primarily concentrated in central Italy, particularly in the regions where it originated.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marrietta

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

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

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