Explore the Family Name Marchesani
The meaning of Marchesani
Italian (northern): patronymic or plural form of Marchesano. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Cesare, Domenic, Rocco.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Marchesani in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Marchesani has slightly decreased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked at 36,129 with 586 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the count increased to 610, however, the rank dropped to 36,630, indicating a decrease in popularity by -1.39%. The proportion per 100k also saw a slight decrease of -4.55%, moving from 0.22 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,129 | #36,630 | -1.39% |
| Count | 586 | 610 | 4.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marchesani
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Marchesani has seen some changes from 2000 to 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority of those with the Marchesani surname identified as White, though this percentage saw a slight decrease from 97.10% in 2000 to 94.92% in 2010. The percentage of Hispanic individuals with this surname increased significantly, from 2.05% in 2000 to 3.44% in 2010, which is a change of 67.80%. Interestingly, the data for 2010 showed that nearly 1% of people with the Marchesani surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, an ethnicity category that was not represented in 2000. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 94.92% | -2.25% |
| Hispanic | 2.05% | 3.44% | 67.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.98% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |