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UK surname

Marotta

An Italian occupational surname referring to someone who gathered mallow plants or made medicinal remedies from them.

In the 1881 census there were 2 people recorded with the Marotta surname, ranking it #33,721 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 110, ranked #29,225, up from #33,721 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Central Bedfordshire, Pilrig and Hammersmith and Fulham.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Marotta is 111 in 2010. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 5400.0%.

1881 census count

2

Ranked #33,721

Modern count

110

2016, ranked #29,225

Peak year

2010

111 bearers

Map years

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2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Marotta had 2 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #33,721 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 110 in 2016, ranked #29,225.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 2 in 1881.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Marotta surname distribution map

The map shows where the Marotta surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Marotta surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Marotta over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1881 historical 2 #33,721
1891 historical 1 #34,674
1901 historical 2 #34,263
1997 modern 77 #29,874
1998 modern 80 #29,966
1999 modern 78 #30,327
2000 modern 77 #30,486
2001 modern 72 #30,813
2002 modern 82 #30,181
2003 modern 83 #30,088
2004 modern 90 #29,481
2005 modern 94 #28,973
2006 modern 94 #29,264
2007 modern 102 #28,351
2008 modern 92 #30,286
2009 modern 95 #30,393
2010 modern 111 #28,509
2011 modern 98 #30,384
2012 modern 103 #29,733
2013 modern 110 #29,028
2014 modern 110 #29,294
2015 modern 108 #29,512
2016 modern 110 #29,225

Geography

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Where Marottas are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Central Bedfordshire, Pilrig, Hammersmith and Fulham, Peterborough and Bedford. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Central Bedfordshire 009 Central Bedfordshire
2 Pilrig City of Edinburgh
3 Hammersmith and Fulham 023 Hammersmith and Fulham
4 Peterborough 015 Peterborough
5 Bedford 010 Bedford

Forenames

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First names often paired with Marotta

These lists show first names that appear often with the Marotta surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Marotta

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Marotta, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Marotta surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Marotta household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers

Within London, Marotta is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Professional Support Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Mainly located in Inner London, these neighbourhoods retain a diverse employment structure, with some concentration in associated professional and technical occupations rather than skilled trades or construction. Social renting is more common and levels of homeownership are low. Many residents identify as Black. There is a lower than average rate of marriage or civil partnership, few that are very old (85 or over) and higher than average incidence of disability.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Marotta is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Marotta falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

8
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Marotta is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Marotta, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Marotta

The surname Marotta has its origins in Italy, particularly in the regions of Lazio and Campania, with records dating back to the 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the medieval Italian word "marotta," which referred to a small hammer or mallet used by stonemasons and artisans. This connection suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a trade or occupation involving stonework.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name appears in a document from the city of Rome in 1287, where a certain Petrus de Marotta is mentioned. Throughout the following centuries, the surname can be found in various historical records, such as tax rolls, property deeds, and church records, particularly in the areas around Rome and Naples.

In the 15th century, a notable figure bearing the name Marotta was Giovanni Marotta, a renowned architect and sculptor from Rome who was active during the Renaissance period. His works can still be admired in various churches and palaces throughout the city.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Guglielmo Marotta, a 17th-century philosopher and theologian from Naples. He was renowned for his scholarly works on natural philosophy and metaphysics, which contributed significantly to the intellectual discourse of his time.

During the 18th century, the name Marotta was associated with several notable figures in the arts and sciences. Antonio Marotta (1735-1810) was a celebrated painter from Naples known for his religious and mythological works, while Giuseppe Marotta (1758-1829) was a respected mathematician and astronomer from the same city.

In more recent history, the name Marotta has been carried by several influential individuals, such as Giovanni Marotta (1912-1997), an Italian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Italian Parliament for several terms, and Beppe Marotta (born 1957), a renowned football executive and director who has worked with prestigious clubs like Juventus and Inter Milan.

While the surname Marotta may have originated from a humble trade-related context, it has evolved to encompass individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, politicians, and sports figures, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diversity of Italy.

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1881 census detail

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Marotta families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Marotta surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Kent leads with 2 Marottas recorded in 1881 and an index of 30.40x.

County Total Index
Kent 2 30.40x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Maidstone in Kent leads with 2 Marottas recorded in 1881 and an index of 1000.00x.

Place Total Index
Maidstone 2 1000.00x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Marotta surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Amelia 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Marotta surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Antonie 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Marotta households.

Occupation Count
Mantlemaker 1
Musician 1

FAQ

Marotta surname: questions and answers

How common was the Marotta surname in 1881?

In 1881, 2 people were recorded with the Marotta surname. That placed it at #33,721 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Marotta surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 110 in 2016. That gives Marotta a modern rank of #29,225.

What does the Marotta surname mean?

An Italian occupational surname referring to someone who gathered mallow plants or made medicinal remedies from them.

What does the Marotta map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Marotta bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.