Explore the Family Name Marmo
The meaning of Marmo
Italian: from marmo ‘marble’; perhaps a topographic name for someone who lived in an area of marble, a metonymic occupational name for a stonemason or quarryman, or a nickname for a cold, unresponsive person. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Antonio, Carmine, Salvatore, Caesar, Dante, Fermin, Generoso, Giovanni, Luigi, Mario, Rosario.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Marmo in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Marmo saw a slight decrease in its popularity ranking from 2000 to 2010, moving from rank 27,848 to 28,311. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 3.94%, suggesting more people carry the name even though its relative popularity has declined. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased slightly by 3.33% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,848 | #28,311 | -1.66% |
| Count | 812 | 844 | 3.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.29 | -3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marmo
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides a breakdown of the ethnic identities associated with the surname Marmo. There's been a notable increase in the number of individuals identifying as Hispanic, with a rise of 77.81%. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased by 3.42%. Those identifying as two or more races saw a slight increase of 20.27%. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, but by 2010, 0.59% of individuals with the Marmo surname identified as such. There were no changes for individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.46% | 91.23% | -3.42% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% | 5.69% | 77.81% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 1.78% | 20.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.59% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |