Explore the Family Name Marchitto
The meaning of Marchitto
Italian (southern): variant of Marchetto, from a pet form ofthe personal name Marco. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Pasquale, Carmine, Rocco.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Marchitto in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Marchitto has seen a decrease from 2000 to 2010. The ranking of the surname fell from 48,109 in 2000 to 54,178 in 2010, marking a drop of approximately 12.62%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname decreased by 7.75%, from 413 in 2000 to 381 in 2010. The proportion of individuals named Marchitto per 100k also declined by 13.33%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,109 | #54,178 | -12.62% |
| Count | 413 | 381 | -7.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.13 | -13.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marchitto
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Marchitto, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with this surname identify as White. From 2000 to 2010, however, the percentage of people identifying as White decreased slightly from 96.61% to 93.44%. During the same period, the percentage of those with the Marchitto surname identifying as Hispanic increased significantly — from 1.21% in 2000 to 3.94% in 2010, an increase of 225.62%. The number of individuals claiming two or more races also changed, decreasing by 19.07%. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Marchitto surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.61% | 93.44% | -3.28% |
| Hispanic | 1.21% | 3.94% | 225.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 1.57% | -19.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |