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

Marro, 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 Marro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marro in America

Marro is the 16018th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marro surname appeared 1,812 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Marro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marro 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 Marro

The surname Marro is believed to have originated in Italy, with the earliest records dating back to the 13th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Italian word "marro," which means hoe or pickaxe, indicating that the family's ancestors may have been farmers or worked in some form of agricultural or mining occupation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Marro can be found in a 14th-century document from the region of Piedmont, where a certain Giovanni Marro was mentioned as a landowner. Another notable early reference is in a 16th-century manuscript from the city of Genoa, which mentions a merchant named Niccolò Marro.

The name Marro has also been linked to various place names in Italy, such as the town of Marro in the province of Vercelli, Piedmont, and the village of Marro in the province of Lecco, Lombardy. It is possible that the name originated from one of these locations and was later adopted as a surname by families residing there.

Throughout history, several individuals with the surname Marro have achieved notable status. One such person was Giacomo Marro (1541-1612), a renowned architect and engineer from Genoa who was responsible for designing several important buildings and fortifications in the city.

Another notable figure was Giovanni Battista Marro (1663-1727), a Baroque painter from Piedmont whose works can be found in various churches and galleries across Italy. His son, Bartolomeo Marro (1701-1779), also followed in his footsteps and became a respected painter in his own right.

In the 19th century, Cesare Marro (1819-1889) was a prominent Italian criminologist and physician who made significant contributions to the field of criminal anthropology. He published several influential works on the subject, including "I caratteri dei delinquenti" (The Characteristics of Criminals).

Finally, in the 20th century, Antonio Marro (1908-1988) was a renowned Italian sculptor and ceramist. His works are displayed in numerous museums and public spaces throughout Italy and beyond, and he is particularly known for his large-scale ceramic murals and sculptures.

These are just a few examples of notable individuals with the surname Marro throughout history, showcasing the name's deep roots and presence across various regions of Italy and fields of endeavor.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marro

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

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

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