Explore the Family Name Marzo
The meaning of Marzo
1. Italian and Spanish: from a personal name or nickname given to someone who was born or baptized in the month of March, Italian and Spanish Marzo (from Latin Martius (mensis), from the name of the war god Mars), or a nickname for someone who had some other special connection with the month, such as owing a feudal obligation then. 2. Italian: from a shortened form of the personal name Marzio (see Marzilli). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Cataldo, Egidio, Leonardo, Massimiliano. Spanish Mariano, Blanca, Javier, Juan, Lourdes, Orlando, Pastora, Rosita, Teresita.
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How common is the last name Marzo in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Marzo' has grown in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving up from rank 37,266 to 34,149. This represents an increase of 8.36 percent. The count of individuals sharing this surname also saw a significant rise, jumping from 563 to 665 in the same period – an uptick of 18.12 percent. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people has increased by 9.52 percent, changing from 0.21 to 0.23.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,266 | #34,149 | 8.36% |
| Count | 563 | 665 | 18.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.23 | 9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marzo
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a slight shift in the distribution for the Marzo surname. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of those identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander rose from 19.01 to 20.60, while those identifying with two or more races increased marginally from 1.78 to 1.80. White identified individuals, who made up the majority, saw a drop from 63.59 to 55.94. A notable shift occurred in the Hispanic demographic, which grew from 15.28 to 21.20. There was no change within the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories where the percentages remained at zero.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 63.59% | 55.94% | -12.03% |
| Hispanic | 15.28% | 21.2% | 38.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 19.01% | 20.6% | 8.36% |
| Two or More Races | 1.78% | 1.8% | 1.12% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |