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

Maredia, 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 Maredia surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maredia in America

Maredia is the 34185th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maredia surname appeared 664 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 Maredia.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maredia 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 Maredia

The surname Maredia has its origins in India, specifically in the state of Gujarat. It is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word "mardika," which means "brave" or "valiant." The name likely emerged during the medieval period when surnames became more prevalent in Indian society.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Maredia surname can be found in the Kumarapala Prasasti, a Sanskrit inscription from the 12th century. This inscription mentions a person named Maradiya, which is considered to be an early variant of the modern Maredia surname.

During the 14th century, the Maredia family is said to have settled in the town of Khambhat (formerly known as Cambay), which was a prominent trading hub in Gujarat. The town's name is believed to have influenced the spelling and pronunciation of the surname over time.

In the 16th century, a prominent Maredia named Virji Vora played a significant role in the development of the textile industry in Khambhat. He is credited with introducing new weaving techniques and establishing trade relationships with merchants from Europe and the Middle East.

Another notable Maredia was Kalidas Maredia (1876-1944), a well-known educationist and social reformer from Gujarat. He founded several schools and institutions, including the Maredia High School in Surat, and worked tirelessly to promote education and social welfare.

In the field of literature, Jayant Maredia (1924-2000) was a renowned Gujarati poet and writer. He received numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to Gujarati literature, including the prestigious Ranjitram Suvarna Chandrak award in 1990.

The Maredia surname has also been associated with business and entrepreneurship. One example is Ashok Maredia, a successful industrialist and philanthropist who founded the Maredia Group, a diversified business conglomerate based in Gujarat.

Another individual of note is Rajesh Maredia, a prominent lawyer and legal scholar from India. He has authored several books on various aspects of law and has been actively involved in legal education and reform initiatives.

While the Maredia surname has its roots in Gujarat, individuals bearing this name can now be found in various parts of India and across the globe, having contributed to various fields and professions throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maredia

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

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

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