Explore the Family Name Marsiglia
The meaning of Marsiglia
Italian: from Marsiglia, Italian name of the city of Marseille in southern France, used as a habitational name and also as a personal name. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Flavio.
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How common is the last name Marsiglia in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Marsiglia has seen a slight increase in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 44,350th in terms of prevalence, with 457 individuals bearing this name. By 2010, its rank had improved to 42,720th and the count increased by nearly 11% to 507 people. Despite these changes, the proportion of individuals with the Marsiglia surname per 100,000 remained consistent at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,350 | #42,720 | 3.68% |
| Count | 457 | 507 | 10.94% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marsiglia
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts within the Marsiglia surname bearers between 2000 and 2010. White individuals made up the vast majority of those with the surname in both census years, though their percentage declined slightly from 94.53% in 2000 to 91.52% in 2010. Over the same period, the percentage of Hispanic individuals with the Marsiglia surname rose significantly by 60.15%, suggesting an increase in the ethnic diversity of those bearing the surname. Additionally, there was a small emergence of Asian/Pacific Islander and multi-racial individuals within the population carrying the Marsiglia surname in 2010, whereas no such representation was recorded in 2000. Notably, the data showed no Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals with the Marsiglia surname in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.53% | 91.52% | -3.18% |
| Hispanic | 3.94% | 6.31% | 60.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.99% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |