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

Marzett, 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 Marzett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marzett in America

Marzett is the 48800th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marzett surname appeared 432 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Marzett.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marzett 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 Marzett

The surname "MARZETT" is believed to have originated in Germany, with its earliest recorded instances dating back to the late 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from the German word "März," which means "March," and may have initially referred to someone born or living in the month of March.

One of the earliest documented records of the MARZETT surname can be found in the church records of Saxony, where a family by the name of MARZETT was listed in the village of Großenhain in the year 1587. This region, located in eastern Germany, was known for its rich agricultural traditions, and it is possible that the MARZETT family was involved in farming or related activities.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the MARZETT name began to spread across various parts of Germany, with records showing families bearing this surname in cities such as Berlin, Dresden, and Hamburg. Notable individuals from this period include Johann Friedrich MARZETT (1681-1749), a renowned clockmaker from Leipzig, and Anna Catharina MARZETT (1723-1795), a respected midwife who served in the town of Zittau.

As the 19th century dawned, the MARZETT name continued to gain prominence. One notable figure was Wilhelm MARZETT (1809-1872), a German philosopher and writer who was a proponent of idealism and published several works on metaphysics and ethics. Another influential individual was Katharina MARZETT (1842-1912), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for girls in the city of Munich.

In the early 20th century, the MARZETT surname made its way to other parts of Europe and beyond. One remarkable individual from this period was Hans MARZETT (1888-1957), a Swiss architect who played a crucial role in the design and construction of several landmark buildings in Zurich, including the Kunsthaus Zürich and the Tonhalle Maag.

Throughout its history, the MARZETT surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, and professionals. While the name may have originated from a simple reference to the month of March, it has since become a testament to the diverse contributions and achievements of those who bear it.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marzett

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

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

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