Find out how popular the last name Maragh is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Maragh.

Maragh, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Maragh surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maragh in America

Maragh is the 30509th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maragh surname appeared 765 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Maragh.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maragh to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Maragh

The surname Maragh is of Jamaican origin, with roots dating back to the 17th century. It is believed to have originated in the parish of St. Mary, located in the northeastern part of the island. The name is thought to be derived from the Taino word "maraca," which means a type of rattle or percussion instrument used in traditional music and ceremonies.

One of the earliest records of the Maragh surname can be found in the parish registers of St. Mary, where it appeared as "Marragh" in the late 1600s. This variation in spelling was not uncommon during that time period, as standardized spellings were not always adhered to.

In the 18th century, the Maragh name began to spread across Jamaica, with families settling in various parishes, including St. Ann and Trelawny. Some notable individuals from this era include William Maragh (1720-1795), a landowner and plantation owner in St. Ann, and Elizabeth Maragh (1745-1811), who was recognized for her contributions to the local community in Trelawny.

As the 19th century dawned, the Maragh name continued to gain prominence on the island. One of the most well-known figures was Samuel Maragh (1810-1887), a prominent politician and activist who advocated for the rights of Jamaican workers and fought against exploitative labor practices.

In the 20th century, the Maragh name became associated with several notable individuals in various fields. These include Winston Maragh (1920-2005), a renowned Jamaican artist known for his vibrant depictions of island life, and Merrick Maragh (1932-2015), a celebrated author and playwright whose works explored themes of identity and cultural heritage.

Another significant figure was Audrey Maragh (1945-2020), a pioneering educator who established several successful schools in Jamaica and worked tirelessly to promote quality education for underprivileged communities.

Throughout its history, the Maragh surname has maintained a strong presence in Jamaica, with many families still residing in the island's parishes. While the name has also spread to other parts of the world through migration, its roots can be traced back to the rich cultural tapestry of Jamaica's past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maragh

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Maragh.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Maragh was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Maragh has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Maragh was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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