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

Marathe, 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 Marathe surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marathe in America

Marathe is the 66931st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marathe surname appeared 295 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 Marathe.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marathe 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 Marathe

The surname Marathe has its origins in the Indian subcontinent, tracing back to the Maharashtra region of western India. The name is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "Marathi," which refers to the Marathi language and people native to the region.

Historically, the Marathe surname was associated with the Maratha community, a prominent ethno-linguistic group known for their military prowess and contributions to Indian history. The name's earliest recorded instances can be found in medieval manuscripts and records dating back to the 16th century, during the rise of the Maratha Empire under the leadership of Shivaji Bhosale.

One of the earliest known individuals bearing the Marathe surname was Maloji Bhonsle, a 16th-century military commander who served under the Ahmadnagar Sultanate. He played a crucial role in the early stages of the Maratha resistance against the Mughal Empire. Another notable figure was Tanhaji Malusare Marathe (1598-1670), a celebrated general in Shivaji's army, renowned for his bravery and military tactics.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the Marathe name gained prominence as the Maratha Empire expanded its influence across the Indian subcontinent. Prominent personalities included Peshwa Baji Rao I (1700-1740), a skilled administrator and military leader who served as the prime minister of the Maratha Empire, and Madhav Rao Marathe (1745-1772), a renowned statesman and diplomat.

As the Maratha Empire declined in the early 19th century, the Marathe surname continued to be associated with various influential figures. One such individual was Govind Sakharam Marathe (1856-1924), a social reformer and educationist who played a crucial role in promoting women's education in Maharashtra. Another notable figure was Vinayak Damodar Savarkar (1883-1966), a revolutionary and political leader who played a pivotal role in India's independence movement.

Throughout history, the Marathe surname has been carried by numerous individuals who have made significant contributions to various fields, including politics, literature, and the arts. The name remains prevalent in the Indian state of Maharashtra and among the Marathi-speaking diaspora around the world.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marathe

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

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

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