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

Mareko, 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 Mareko surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mareko in America

Mareko is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mareko surname appeared 122 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 Mareko.

The history of the last name Mareko

The surname MAREKO is of Croatian origin, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is believed to have originated in the region of Dalmatia, along the Adriatic coast. The name is derived from the Latin word "Marcus," meaning "warlike" or "martial."

In the 13th century, the name MAREKO appeared in various records and manuscripts from the coastal cities of Dalmatia, such as Dubrovnik and Split. These early references often used the spellings "Marko" or "Marco," which were later adapted to the more modern "MAREKO" form.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MAREKO can be found in the "Statute of Split," a legal code from the 14th century. The document mentions a prominent citizen named Marko Radogostić, who served as a judge and municipal official in the city of Split.

During the Renaissance period, the MAREKO name gained prominence in the Republic of Ragusa (modern-day Dubrovnik). Notable individuals from this era include Marko Andrijić (1499-1565), a renowned poet and playwright, and Marko Basiljević (1570-1642), a highly skilled goldsmith and jeweler.

In the 18th century, the MAREKO surname spread beyond the Dalmatian region, with members of the family establishing themselves in other parts of Croatia and neighboring countries. One notable figure from this time was Marko Kapor (1715-1789), a wealthy merchant and landowner from the town of Pakrac.

The 19th century saw the rise of several prominent individuals with the MAREKO surname. Marko Marulić (1815-1888) was a respected scholar and linguist who made significant contributions to the study of Croatian literature and language. Marko Božić (1841-1912) was a celebrated painter known for his landscapes and portraits of Croatian folk life.

Throughout its history, the MAREKO surname has been associated with various place names and older spellings. In some regions, it was spelled as "Marekovich" or "Marković," reflecting local linguistic variations. Additionally, the name has been linked to places such as the village of Markovići in central Croatia and the island of Markov Rat in the Adriatic Sea.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mareko

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

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

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