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

Marrone, 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 Marrone surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marrone in America

Marrone is the 8617th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marrone surname appeared 3,818 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 Marrone.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marrone 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 Marrone

The surname Marrone originated in Italy, with its roots dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word 'marrone,' which means 'chestnut brown' or 'dark brown,' likely referring to the hair or complexion of the initial bearer.

The name is believed to have first emerged in southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Campania and Calabria. Early records show variations in spelling, such as Maroni, Maroni, and Marroni, reflecting regional dialects and naming conventions.

One of the earliest known references to the name appears in the Codex Diplomaticus Regni Siciliae, a collection of medieval documents from the Kingdom of Sicily, dated around the 12th century. This record mentions a certain Petrus Marrone, a landowner in the town of Salerno.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the name was Giovanni Marrone, a celebrated poet and philosopher from Naples. His works, including the collection 'Rime Amorose,' were widely circulated and influenced the Renaissance literary scene.

During the 15th century, the Marrone family gained prominence in the town of Amalfi, with several members holding important positions in the local government and merchant guilds. One notable member was Antonio Marrone, a successful trader who established trade routes with the Mediterranean and the Middle East.

In the 16th century, the name Marrone appeared in the records of the Vatican Archives, with mentions of several clergymen bearing this surname. One such individual was Cardinal Francesco Marrone, who served as a papal legate and played a significant role in the Council of Trent.

Another notable figure was Girolamo Marrone (1532-1611), a renowned architect and engineer from Naples. He is credited with designing several iconic structures, including the Palazzo Reale di Napoli and the Certosa di San Martino.

In the 19th century, Giuseppe Marrone (1810-1885) was a prominent Italian politician and statesman from Calabria. He served as a member of the Italian Parliament and played a crucial role in the unification of Italy.

Throughout history, the Marrone surname has been associated with various professions, including artists, writers, politicians, and entrepreneurs, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of those who bore this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marrone

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

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

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