Explore the Family Name Maritato
The meaning of Maritato
Italian (southern): nickname meaning ‘married’, Italian maritato, Sicilian maritatu. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Mario, Carmela, Carmine, Concetta, Eugenio, Gennaro, Oreste, Sal, Vito.
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How common is the last name Maritato in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname 'Maritato' has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Maritato' was ranked 66,274th in popularity, while by 2010 it had risen to 62,531st – an improvement of 5.65%. The number of people with this surname also grew during this period, from 279 individuals in 2000 to 320 in 2010, marking an overall growth rate of 14.7%. Moreover, the proportion of people named 'Maritato' per 100,000 residents increased from 0.1 to 0.11, reflecting a 10% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,274 | #62,531 | 5.65% |
| Count | 279 | 320 | 14.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.11 | 10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maritato
With regards to ethnicity based on the same Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of people with the surname 'Maritato' identify as White, at 93.55% in 2000 and 91.88% in 2010. This represents a slight decrease of 1.79%. Meanwhile, the Hispanic community saw a substantial growth in the use of the surname 'Maritato', with an increase from 5.02% in 2000 to 7.5% in 2010, a change of 49.4%. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, individuals of two or more races, Black communities, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.55% | 91.88% | -1.79% |
| Hispanic | 5.02% | 7.5% | 49.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |