2000
#8,246
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,696
First available Census row
Per 100,000 1.37
Rare Last name
Marrone
An Italian occupational surname referring to someone with a brownish complexion or who worked with chestnut-colored leather.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 3,714 Americans carry the last name Marrone. That puts it at #9,597 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 1.08 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 92,287 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Marrone 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
3.7K
1 in 92,287
Census rank
#9,597
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
1.1
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
3.2K
rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 3,239 bearers of the surname Marrone in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 1.08 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 9597th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Marrone, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.8%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of 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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Marrone
Among Census respondents with the surname Marrone, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.8%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Marrone 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 Marrone surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White90.1% · 2,917
- Hispanic or Latino6.8% · 220
- Two or more races1.9% · 61
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.6% · 20
- Black or African American0.6% · 18
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.1% · 3
Timeline
Historical Census data for Marrone
Marrone 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
#8,617
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,818
+122 bearers (+3.3%)
Per 100,000 1.29
Rank movement Down 371 places
2020
#9,597
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 3,239
-579 bearers (-15.2%)
Per 100,000 1.08
Rank movement Down 980 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #8,246 | 3,696 | 1.37 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #8,617 | 3,818 | 1.29 | +122 bearers (+3.3%) | Down 371 places |
| 2020 | #9,597 | 3,239 | 1.08 | -579 bearers (-15.2%) | Down 980 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 Marrone 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 | #8,617 | #9,597 | -11.4% |
| Count | 3,818 | 3,239 | -15.2% |
| Per 100K | 1.29 | 1.08 | -16.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Marrone bearers went from 3,818 to 3,239 (-15.2% change). The surname moved down 980 positions in the national ranking, going from #8,617 to #9,597.
FAQ
Marrone surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Marrone?
Name Census estimates that about 3,714 living Americans carry the surname Marrone. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 92,287 residents.
How common is Marrone?
Marrone ranks #9,597 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 1.08 per 100,000 residents, which is about 1 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 3,239 people with the surname Marrone. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (3,714), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 1.08 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 1.08 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 1 of them to have the surname Marrone.
Has Marrone become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Marrone went from 3,818 recorded bearers to 3,239. That is a decrease of 579 (-15.2%). In the national ranking it fell from #8,617 to #9,597.
What does the Census say about the background of Marrone?
Among Census respondents with the surname Marrone, the largest self-reported group is White at 90.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (6.8%) and Two or More Races (1.9%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Marrone in the 2020 Census, accounting for 90.1% (2,917 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Marrone appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (90.1%), Hispanic (6.8%), Two or More Races (1.9%). 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 Marrone (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 Marrone mean?
An Italian occupational surname referring to someone with a brownish complexion or who worked with chestnut-colored leather. 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 Marrone (1.08 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 Americans have the surname Marrone?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.