2000
#135,837
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Martoccio
A surname, possibly derived from an Italian dialect word meaning small ham or pig.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Martoccio. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Martoccio 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
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Martoccio in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Martoccio, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Martoccio
The surname MARTOCCIO originated in Italy, specifically in the region of Tuscany during the late Middle Ages. It is derived from the Italian word "martoccia," which refers to a type of mallet or hammer used in various trades. This suggests that the name may have been an occupational surname initially given to someone who worked with hammers or mallets, such as a blacksmith or a carpenter.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MARTOCCIO can be found in the Florentine tax records from the 14th century, where it appears as "Martocchio." This variation in spelling was common during that time, as standardized spellings had not yet been established.
The town of Martoccio, a small village located in the province of Siena, may have also contributed to the origin and spread of this surname. It is possible that some individuals from this area adopted the name MARTOCCIO as a way to identify their place of origin or residence.
One notable historical figure bearing the surname MARTOCCIO was Giovanni Martoccio, a prominent sculptor and architect who lived in the late 15th century. He is known for his work on the Cathedral of Siena and the Palazzo Piccolomini, demonstrating the artistic talent associated with this surname.
Another individual worth mentioning is Benedetto Martoccio, a Franciscan friar who lived in the 16th century and was renowned for his philanthropic efforts and dedication to helping the poor and underprivileged in the city of Florence.
In the 17th century, a family called MARTOCCIO gained prominence in the town of Arezzo, where they were influential landowners and merchants. One member of this family, Giulio Martoccio (1620-1689), was a respected lawyer and served as a magistrate in the city.
Moving forward to the 18th century, a notable figure was Lucrezia Martoccio (1725-1801), a celebrated poet and writer from the city of Pisa. Her works were widely acclaimed during her lifetime and contributed to the literary culture of the region.
In the 19th century, Antonio Martoccio (1835-1912) was a prominent figure in the Italian Risorgimento, the movement for the unification of Italy. He served as a soldier and later became a politician, advocating for the cause of Italian independence.
These examples illustrate the rich history and diverse backgrounds associated with the surname MARTOCCIO, which has its roots in medieval Italy and has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, religious figures, merchants, lawyers, writers, and political activists.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Martoccio
Among Census respondents with the surname Martoccio, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Martoccio 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 Martoccio surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.5% · 103
- Two or more races2.8% · 3
- Hispanic or Latino1.8% · 2
- Black or African American0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Martoccio
Martoccio 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
#154,907
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 105
-9 bearers (-7.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 19,070 places
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
+4 bearers (+3.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 4,702 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #135,837 | 114 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | -9 bearers (-7.9%) | Down 19,070 places |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | +4 bearers (+3.8%) | Up 4,702 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 Martoccio 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 | #154,907 | #150,205 | 3.0% |
| Count | 105 | 109 | 3.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Martoccio bearers went from 105 to 109 (+3.8% change). The surname moved up 4,702 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #150,205.
FAQ
Martoccio surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Martoccio?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Martoccio. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Martoccio?
Martoccio ranks #150,205 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 109 people with the surname Martoccio. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), 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 Martoccio.
Has Martoccio become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Martoccio went from 105 recorded bearers to 109. That is an increase of 4 (+3.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Martoccio?
Among Census respondents with the surname Martoccio, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.5%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (2.8%) and Hispanic (1.8%). 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 Martoccio in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.5% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Martoccio appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (94.5%), Two or More Races (2.8%), Hispanic (1.8%). 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 Martoccio (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 Martoccio mean?
A surname, possibly derived from an Italian dialect word meaning small ham or pig. 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 Martoccio (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 are called Martoccio?
See how common the surname Martoccio is on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.