2000
#124,872
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 127
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Marrietta
A Spanish surname derived from the place name Marietta, meaning "little Mary".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 138 Americans carry the last name Marrietta. That puts it at #142,049 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,483,727 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Marrietta 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.
Bearers in the US
138
1 in 2,483,727
Census rank
#142,049
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
120
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 120 bearers of the surname Marrietta in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 142049th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Marrietta, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and White (3.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Marrietta
Among Census respondents with the surname Marrietta, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and White (3.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Marrietta 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 Marrietta surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- American Indian and Alaska Native88.3% · 106
- Hispanic or Latino4.2% · 5
- White3.3% · 4
- Two or more races3.3% · 4
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Marrietta
Marrietta 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
#152,628
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
-20 bearers (-15.7%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 27,756 places
2020
#142,049
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 120
+13 bearers (+12.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 10,579 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #124,872 | 127 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #152,628 | 107 | 0.04 | -20 bearers (-15.7%) | Down 27,756 places |
| 2020 | #142,049 | 120 | 0.04 | +13 bearers (+12.1%) | Up 10,579 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 Marrietta 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 | #152,628 | #142,049 | 6.9% |
| Count | 107 | 120 | 12.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Marrietta bearers went from 107 to 120 (+12.1% change). The surname moved up 10,579 positions in the national ranking, going from #152,628 to #142,049.
FAQ
Marrietta surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Marrietta?
Name Census estimates that about 138 living Americans carry the surname Marrietta. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,483,727 residents.
How common is Marrietta?
Marrietta ranks #142,049 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 120 people with the surname Marrietta. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (138), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Marrietta.
Has Marrietta become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Marrietta went from 107 recorded bearers to 120. That is an increase of 13 (+12.1%). In the national ranking it rose from #152,628 to #142,049.
What does the Census say about the background of Marrietta?
Among Census respondents with the surname Marrietta, the largest self-reported group is American Indian/Alaska Native at 88.3%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (4.2%) and White (3.3%). 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?
American Indian/Alaska Native is the largest self-reported group for the surname Marrietta in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.3% (106 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Marrietta appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are American Indian/Alaska Native (88.3%), Hispanic (4.2%), White (3.3%). 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 Marrietta (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 Marrietta mean?
A Spanish surname derived from the place name Marietta, meaning "little Mary". 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 Marrietta (0.04 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 last name Marrietta?
Want to know how many people have the last name Marrietta? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.