2000
#143,847
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Marzorati
An Italian surname derived from a local place name referring to an inhabitant of that place.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Marzorati. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Marzorati 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
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Marzorati in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Marzorati, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Marzorati
The surname Marzorati is of Italian origin, tracing its roots back to the northern regions of the country, particularly in the regions of Lombardy and Piedmont. The name is believed to have derived from the Latin word "Martius," which was a personal name derived from the Roman god of war, Mars. Over time, the name evolved into various forms, including Marzorati, Marzoratti, and Marzorato.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Marzorati can be found in the 13th century, when a certain Guglielmo Marzorati was mentioned in a historical document from the city of Milan. This document, dated around 1280, suggests that the Marzorati family had already established a presence in the region during that time.
In the 14th century, the name Marzorati appeared in several records from the town of Vigevano, located in the province of Pavia. These records indicate that members of the Marzorati family held influential positions within the local community, serving as merchants, landowners, and even as members of the town council.
During the Renaissance period, the Marzorati name gained further prominence. One notable figure from this era was Giovanni Battista Marzorati, a prominent painter and architect who lived from 1510 to 1592. Hailing from the city of Vercelli, Marzorati's artistic works can still be found in various churches and buildings throughout northern Italy.
Another influential individual bearing the Marzorati surname was Cesare Marzorati, a renowned jurist and legal scholar who lived from 1595 to 1670. Marzorati served as a professor of law at the University of Pavia and was widely respected for his contributions to the field of jurisprudence.
In the 18th century, the Marzorati name gained further prominence with the birth of Antonio Marzorati (1716-1787), a prominent Italian architect and engineer. Marzorati was responsible for the design and construction of several notable buildings and structures in the city of Milan, including the Palazzo Clerici and the Chiesa di San Vittore al Corpo.
Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, the Marzorati name continued to be associated with various professions and fields, including the arts, academia, and business. One notable figure from this period was Giuseppe Marzorati (1835-1904), a successful entrepreneur and industrialist who played a significant role in the development of the textile industry in the region of Lombardy.
While the Marzorati surname has its roots firmly planted in northern Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world, carried by generations of emigrants and their descendants. Today, the name can be found in various countries, serving as a testament to the rich cultural heritage and historical significance of this Italian surname.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Marzorati
Among Census respondents with the surname Marzorati, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (2.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Marzorati 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 Marzorati surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.5% · 98
- Hispanic or Latino3.8% · 4
- Two or more races2.8% · 3
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Marzorati
Marzorati 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
-1 bearers (-0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,060 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
+1 bearers (+1.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 2,568 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #143,847 | 106 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #154,907 | 105 | 0.04 | -1 bearers (-0.9%) | Down 11,060 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+1.0%) | Up 2,568 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 Marzorati 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 | #152,339 | 1.7% |
| Count | 105 | 106 | 1.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Marzorati bearers went from 105 to 106 (+1.0% change). The surname moved up 2,568 positions in the national ranking, going from #154,907 to #152,339.
FAQ
Marzorati surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Marzorati?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Marzorati. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Marzorati?
Marzorati ranks #152,339 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 106 people with the surname Marzorati. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), 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 Marzorati.
Has Marzorati become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Marzorati went from 105 recorded bearers to 106. That is an increase of 1 (+1.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #154,907 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Marzorati?
Among Census respondents with the surname Marzorati, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (3.8%) and Two or More Races (2.8%). 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 Marzorati in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.5% (98 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Marzorati appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.5%), Hispanic (3.8%), Two or More Races (2.8%). 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 Marzorati (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 Marzorati mean?
An Italian surname derived from a local place name referring to an inhabitant of that place. 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 Marzorati (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 Marzorati?
If you just want to know how many people are called Marzorati, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.