Explore the Family Name Martello
The meaning of Martello
Italian (southern): nickname for someone with a forceful personality, from Italian martèllo ‘hammer’ (from Late Latin martellus), or a metonymic occupational name for someone who used a hammer in their work. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Rocco, Sal, Salvatore, Carlo, Pasquale, Romeo, Saverio, Tommaso, Aldo, Antonio, Bartolomeo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Martello in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Martello saw a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked 12,845th in 2000 and dropped to 13,127th by 2010, signifying a change of -2.2%. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased from 2,196 in 2000 to 2,334 in 2010, representing a growth rate of 6.28%. The proportion per 100k also decreased slightly from 0.81 to 0.79, marking a decrease of -2.47%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,845 | #13,127 | -2.2% |
| Count | 2,196 | 2,334 | 6.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.81 | 0.79 | -2.47% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Martello
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that in 2000, the majority of people with the surname Martello identified as White (93.31%), followed by Hispanic (4.51%), two or more races (0.96%), and Black (0.59%). There was no representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities. By 2010, though the majority still identified as White (90.27%), there was an increase in representation from the Hispanic community (7.16%) and those identifying with two or more races (1.11%). Interestingly, the data showed representation from the Asian/Pacific Islander community (0.73%), while the Black community had no representation.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.31% | 90.27% | -3.26% |
| Hispanic | 4.51% | 7.16% | 58.76% |
| Two or More Races | 0.96% | 1.11% | 15.63% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.73% | 0% |
| Black | 0.59% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |