Explore the Family Name Marcelli
The meaning of Marcelli
Italian: patronymic or plural form of Marcello. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Dario, Luigi, Mario, Orlando, Angelo, Attilio, Elpidio, Fernando, Franco, Gino, Marcello, Marco, Rocco, Vittoria.
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How common is the last name Marcelli in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Marcelli has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Marcelli ranked 37,043 in popularity and by 2010 it fell to 48,256 marking a decrease of approximately 30.27%. Furthermore, the count of people with this surname also decreased from 567 in 2000 to 438 in 2010, indicating a drop of 22.75%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a decline from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010, reflecting a change of -28.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,043 | #48,256 | -30.27% |
| Count | 567 | 438 | -22.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.15 | -28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marcelli
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census showed some shifts within the Marcelli surname between 2000 and 2010. In both years, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or with two or more races among those with the Marcelli surname. The percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 88.01% in 2000 to 83.79% in 2010. However, the percentages of those identifying as Hispanic and Black increased significantly. The Hispanic representation rose from 5.11% in 2000 to 7.53% in 2010, marking an increase of 47.36%, while the Black representation increased from 4.94% in 2000 to 7.31% in 2010, showing a growth of 47.98%. There was also a recorded presence of American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010, which wasn't present in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.01% | 83.79% | -4.79% |
| Hispanic | 5.11% | 7.53% | 47.36% |
| Black | 4.94% | 7.31% | 47.98% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 0% | 0% |