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

Maralit, 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 Maralit surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maralit in America

Maralit is the 110286th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maralit surname appeared 160 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 Maralit.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maralit 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 Maralit

The surname MARALIT originates from the Philippines, with records dating back to the 16th century during the Spanish colonial era. It is believed to have derived from the Visayan word "maralit," which means "small" or "tiny." This could suggest that the name was initially given to someone of diminutive stature or as a nickname.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname MARALIT can be found in the Libro de Actas de la Provincia de Panay, a historical document dating back to the late 1500s. This book contains records of various administrative and legal proceedings in the province of Panay, where the name appears in relation to land disputes and taxation records.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the MARALIT name was primarily concentrated in the Visayan islands, particularly in the provinces of Iloilo, Capiz, and Antique. This region was heavily influenced by the Spanish colonization, leading to the adoption of Spanish-sounding surnames.

In the 19th century, a notable figure bearing the MARALIT surname was Juan MARALIT, a prominent landowner and agricultural entrepreneur from the town of Duenas, Iloilo. He was born in 1825 and played a significant role in the local economy, establishing several successful business ventures.

Another historical figure was Marcela MARALIT, a renowned educator and women's rights advocate from Capiz, born in 1870. She founded one of the first schools for girls in the region and campaigned for equal educational opportunities for women during a time when such endeavors were rare.

During the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule in the late 19th century, the name MARALIT also appeared in the ranks of the revolutionary forces. One such individual was Gregorio MARALIT, a military leader from Antique who fought alongside the rebel forces against the Spanish colonial government.

In the early 20th century, the MARALIT name gained prominence in the field of literature with the poet and playwright, Rosario MARALIT, born in 1895 in Iloilo City. Her works often explored themes of Filipino identity and cultural heritage, earning her recognition as one of the most influential writers of her time.

Throughout its history, the MARALIT surname has maintained a strong presence in the Visayan region of the Philippines, with various branches and families contributing to the cultural, economic, and political landscapes of their respective communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maralit

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

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 Maralit 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 Maralit 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 Maralit was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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