MAROTTA

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Marotta

Marotta is an Italian surname of possible pre-7th-century origins. While predominantly found in Italy, particularly in the regions of Abruzzo and Puglia, the surname has also been recorded among Italian communities in the United Kingdom.

Origins

The surname Marotta is believed to have derived from the Italian word "mar", meaning sea, and "otta", a diminutive suffix. This suggests that the name was originally used to describe individuals who lived near the sea.

Distribution

Although primarily an Italian surname, there are instances of individuals migrating with the surname Marotta to the United Kingdom. This migration may have been driven by economic opportunities, familial ties, or other factors.

Notable Individuals

Generic Marotta: brief description here
Another Marotta: brief description here

It is important to note that the information provided here is a general overview of the surname Marotta and its potential link to individuals in the United Kingdom. Further research and genealogical studies may be required to uncover more detailed information about specific individuals with this surname in the UK.

There are approximately 119 people named Marotta in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Marotta.

Region of origin: Europe

Country of origin: Italy

Language of origin: Italian

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Antonio
Calogero
Carl
Domenico
Gary
Gino
Luigi
Mario
Maurizio
Nicholas
Paul
Raffaele
Salvatore
Stephen

Female

Antoinette
Camilla
Clare
Elizabeth
Francesca
Katiuscia
Lucy
Lynn
Maria
Michelle
Nickola
Petronella
Susan
Vincenza

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.