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

Marbra, 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 Marbra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marbra in America

Marbra is the 140157th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marbra surname appeared 119 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 Marbra.

The history of the last name Marbra

The surname Marbra has its origins in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Basque word "marbra," meaning "marble worker" or "stone carver." The name likely originated from a family or individual who worked with marble or stone, a common trade in the region known for its quarries and skilled artisans.

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Marbra can be found in a historical document from the town of Bayonne, France, dated 1294. This document mentions a stonemason named Juan Marbra who was commissioned to work on the construction of the town's cathedral.

In the late 15th century, a prominent family with the surname Marbra was documented in the village of Sare, located in the province of Labourd, in the Basque Country. The family was known for their expertise in marble carving and their work can be seen in several churches and buildings throughout the region.

During the 16th century, a renowned artist named Martín Marbra (1518-1592) from the town of Bilbao, Spain, gained recognition for his intricate marble sculptures adorning many churches and cathedrals in northern Spain. His work is considered a prime example of Basque Renaissance art.

In the 17th century, a notable figure named Pedro Marbra (1625-1698) from the town of Pau, France, was a respected architect and stonemason. He was responsible for the design and construction of several iconic buildings in the region, including the town hall of Pau and the Church of Saint-Martin.

Another influential individual was Juana Marbra (1780-1852), a skilled marble carver from the city of Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. She was renowned for her intricate sculptures and was commissioned to create works for various churches and noble families in the area.

Over time, as people with the surname Marbra migrated to different parts of the world, the name evolved and adapted to local languages and spellings. However, the name's connection to the Basque region and the trade of marble and stone carving remains deeply rooted in its history and origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marbra

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

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 Marbra 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.

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

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