2000
#150,436
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Marzetti
An Italian surname likely derived from the month of March or referencing someone born in March.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 126 Americans carry the last name Marzetti. That puts it at #149,446 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,720,273 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Marzetti 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
126
1 in 2,720,273
Census rank
#149,446
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
110
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 110 bearers of the surname Marzetti in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 149446th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Marzetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.2%) and Black (2.7%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Marzetti
The surname Marzetti originated in Italy, specifically in the regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, during the Middle Ages. It is believed to be derived from the Italian word "marzo," meaning "March," suggesting a possible connection to someone born or associated with that month. Alternatively, it could also stem from the Latin word "martius," which has the same meaning.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Marzetti name can be found in a document from the 14th century, where a certain Guglielmo Marzetti is mentioned as a landowner in the city of Bologna. This suggests that the name had already established itself in the area by that time.
In the 15th century, the Marzetti family gained prominence in the city of Florence, where they were involved in the wool trade and banking industries. Historical records show that members of the family held influential positions within the city's guilds and governing bodies.
During the Renaissance period, the Marzetti name was associated with several notable figures. One such individual was Giovanni Marzetti (1499-1564), a renowned Italian architect who designed several churches and palaces in the city of Ferrara, including the Church of San Guglielmo and the Palazzo dei Diamanti.
Another notable bearer of the Marzetti name was Antonio Marzetti (1601-1678), a philosopher and theologian who taught at the University of Bologna. His works on ethics and metaphysics were widely studied and influential during his time.
In the 18th century, the Marzetti family continued to play a role in Italian society. Pietro Marzetti (1712-1778) was a prominent lawyer and judge who served as a magistrate in the city of Modena. His nephew, Giuseppe Marzetti (1756-1821), was a respected physician and author who wrote several treatises on medical topics.
As the centuries progressed, members of the Marzetti family spread throughout Italy and beyond. Some notable individuals include the Italian-American entrepreneur Teresa Marzetti (1899-1972), who founded the Marzetti Company, which produces salad dressings and other food products, and the Italian film director Enrico Marzetti (1922-2004), known for his work in the genre of commedia all'italiana.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Marzetti
Among Census respondents with the surname Marzetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.2%) and Black (2.7%).
The bar chart below shows how Marzetti 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 Marzetti surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White86.4% · 95
- Hispanic or Latino8.2% · 9
- Black or African American2.7% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Marzetti
Marzetti 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
#147,253
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
+12 bearers (+12.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 3,183 places
2020
#149,446
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 110
-2 bearers (-1.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 2,193 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #150,436 | 100 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #147,253 | 112 | 0.04 | +12 bearers (+12.0%) | Up 3,183 places |
| 2020 | #149,446 | 110 | 0.04 | -2 bearers (-1.8%) | Down 2,193 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 Marzetti 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 | #147,253 | #149,446 | -1.5% |
| Count | 112 | 110 | -1.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.0% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Marzetti bearers went from 112 to 110 (-1.8% change). The surname moved down 2,193 positions in the national ranking, going from #147,253 to #149,446.
FAQ
Marzetti surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Marzetti?
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the surname Marzetti. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,720,273 residents.
How common is Marzetti?
Marzetti ranks #149,446 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 110 people with the surname Marzetti. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (126), 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 Marzetti.
Has Marzetti become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Marzetti went from 112 recorded bearers to 110. That is a decrease of 2 (-1.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #147,253 to #149,446.
What does the Census say about the background of Marzetti?
Among Census respondents with the surname Marzetti, the largest self-reported group is White at 86.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (8.2%) and Black (2.7%). 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 Marzetti in the 2020 Census, accounting for 86.4% (95 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Marzetti appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (86.4%), Hispanic (8.2%), Black (2.7%). 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 Marzetti (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 Marzetti mean?
An Italian surname likely derived from the month of March or referencing someone born in March. 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 Marzetti (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 have the surname Marzetti?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.