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

Maravelias, 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 Maravelias surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maravelias in America

Maravelias is the 144141st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maravelias surname appeared 115 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 Maravelias.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maravelias 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 Maravelias

The surname MARAVELIAS is of Greek origin, with its roots traced back to the late Byzantine period and the early years of the Ottoman Empire. It is believed to have originated from the Greek word "maraviglia," which means "marvel" or "wonder," suggesting a possible connection to a remarkable individual or event.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MARAVELIAS surname can be found in the archives of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, dating back to the 16th century. These records mention a merchant named Ioannis MARAVELIAS, who was engaged in trade between the Ottoman Empire and the Venetian Republic.

During the 18th century, the MARAVELIAS name appears in various documents from the Ionian Islands, particularly on the island of Kefalonia. It is speculated that members of the family may have migrated from the mainland to the islands during this period, seeking new opportunities or fleeing from political turmoil.

In the 19th century, the MARAVELIAS name gained prominence with the birth of Konstantinos MARAVELIAS (1825-1892), a renowned Greek scholar and educator. He played a pivotal role in the establishment of modern Greek education and was instrumental in the preservation of the Greek language and culture during the Ottoman occupation.

Another notable figure was Georgios MARAVELIAS (1865-1932), a prominent Greek politician and diplomat. He served as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for Greece and represented his country in various international forums, including the League of Nations.

During the early 20th century, the MARAVELIAS family continued to make significant contributions to Greek society. Eleni MARAVELIAS (1901-1978) was a pioneering Greek feminist and writer who advocated for women's rights and social reforms.

In more recent times, the MARAVELIAS surname has gained recognition in the field of athletics. Dimitrios MARAVELIAS (born 1976) is a former professional basketball player who represented the Greek national team and played for several clubs in Europe.

While the MARAVELIAS surname may have evolved through various spellings and regional variations over the centuries, its Greek origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the cultural fabric of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maravelias

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

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

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