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

Marte, 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 Marte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marte in America

Marte is the 4007th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marte surname appeared 8,867 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Marte.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marte 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 Marte

The surname Marte has its origins in Italy, with the earliest records dating back to the 12th century. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "Martis," meaning Mars, the Roman god of war. This suggests that the name may have been initially bestowed upon someone who exhibited warrior-like qualities or was associated with military endeavors.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Marte can be found in the historic manuscripts of the city of Perugia, located in the Umbria region of Italy. These documents, dating back to the late 12th century, mention several individuals bearing the Marte surname, suggesting that the name had already established itself in the region by that time.

During the Renaissance period, the name Marte gained further prominence, particularly in the city of Florence. Records from the 15th century indicate that a notable figure named Giovanni Marte (1420-1488) was a respected artist and sculptor who contributed to several architectural projects in the city, including the famous Duomo.

In the 16th century, another prominent individual named Lucrezia Marte (1501-1573) gained recognition as a renowned poet and writer. Her works, which often explored themes of love and the human condition, earned her widespread acclaim and a place in the literary circles of her time.

The name Marte also has a connection to the world of exploration and discovery. In the early 17th century, an Italian navigator and cartographer named Pietro Marte (1585-1648) gained fame for his detailed maps and charts of the Mediterranean region, which were invaluable resources for sailors and explorers of that era.

As the centuries passed, the Marte surname continued to spread across Italy and beyond. In the 19th century, a notable Italian astronomer named Giovanni Battista Marte (1792-1867) made significant contributions to the study of celestial bodies and the movements of planets, further adding to the name's legacy in the scientific realm.

While the surname Marte may not be among the most common in Italy today, it remains a part of the country's rich historical tapestry, reflecting its ancient roots and the diverse achievements of those who have borne this name throughout the ages.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marte

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

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

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