Explore the Family Name Marchetta
The meaning of Marchetta
Italian (southern): 1. from the feminine form of Marchetto (see Marchetti). 2. from a diminutive of marca ‘boundary’, ‘territory, district’, hence a status name denoting someone owning or associated with a piece of land. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Rocco, Angelo, Gino, Aldo, Attilio, Enzo, Leonardo.
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How common is the last name Marchetta in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Marchetta has seen a decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it ranked 45,403 in popularity, but by 2010, it had fallen to 48,160, representing a decline of approximately 6.07%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also showed a slight decrease from 444 in 2000 to 439 in 2010, a fall of about 1.13%. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Marchetta per 100,000 population decreased by 6.25%, moving from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.15 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,403 | #48,160 | -6.07% |
| Count | 444 | 439 | -1.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marchetta
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Marchetta identify as White, although there was a small decline in this group from 97.52% in 2000 to 94.53% in 2010. The Census data for 2010 introduced a category for those identifying as two or more races, which accounted for 1.37% of individuals with the Marchetta surname. The Hispanic representation in this surname also increased to 3.19% in 2010. No persons with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.52% | 94.53% | -3.07% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.19% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.37% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |