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

Marzo, 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 Marzo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marzo in America

Marzo is the 34149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marzo surname appeared 665 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 Marzo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marzo 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 Marzo

The surname Marzo has its origins in Italy, specifically in the regions of Sicily and Calabria. It is derived from the Italian word "marzo," which means "March," referring to the third month of the year. This surname likely originated as a nickname or an occupational name for someone born in the month of March or associated with activities related to that month.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Marzo can be found in the Sicilian Vespers of 1282, where a nobleman named Giovanni Marzo was mentioned as a participant in the uprising against the French rulers of Sicily. The name also appears in various historical documents from the 14th and 15th centuries in the regions of Palermo, Messina, and Reggio Calabria.

In the 16th century, a prominent figure with the surname Marzo was Antonio Marzo (1500-1570), a renowned architect and military engineer from Palermo. He was responsible for the design and construction of several fortifications and defensive structures in Sicily during the reign of the Spanish Viceroys.

During the 17th century, the name Marzo was associated with the town of Marzo, located in the province of Palermo, Sicily. It is believed that some individuals may have adopted the surname based on their place of origin or residence in this town.

Another notable individual bearing the surname Marzo was Francesco Marzo (1785-1855), a Sicilian painter and engraver who was active during the early 19th century. His works, primarily focused on religious themes and portraiture, can be found in various churches and galleries in Sicily.

In the late 19th century, Tommaso Marzo (1865-1932) was a prominent Sicilian politician and lawyer who served as a deputy in the Italian Parliament. He was known for his advocacy of workers' rights and social reforms during the early 20th century.

While the surname Marzo has its origins in Italy, particularly in the southern regions of Sicily and Calabria, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, its roots can be traced back to the Italian peninsula, where it has a rich historical legacy spanning several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marzo

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

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

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