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

Maresch, 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 Maresch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maresch in America

Maresch is the 99845th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maresch surname appeared 181 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 Maresch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maresch 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 Maresch

The surname Maresch is believed to have originated in Germany during the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old German word "marask," which means "marsh" or "swamp." This suggests that the name was likely first adopted by someone who lived near or worked in a marshy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maresch can be found in the German town of Mareschbach, which was mentioned in a document from the 13th century. The name of the town itself translates to "marsh stream" or "swamp brook," further reinforcing the connection between the name and its marshy origins.

In the 14th century, a man named Henricus Maresch was documented as living in the city of Cologne. He was a merchant and landowner, indicating that the name had already gained some prominence by that time.

During the Renaissance, a notable figure with the surname Maresch was Johann Maresch, a German painter born in 1520. He was known for his religious works and portraits, many of which can still be found in churches and museums throughout Germany.

In the 17th century, a Austrian nobleman named Maximilian von Maresch was a prominent military leader. He served in the Thirty Years' War and was awarded several honors for his bravery and strategic skills on the battlefield.

Another significant figure was the Czech composer and violinist Franz Maresch, who lived from 1818 to 1887. He was a prolific composer of chamber music and concertos, and his works were widely performed throughout Europe during his lifetime.

One of the earliest mentions of the name Maresch in English records dates back to the late 18th century, when a German immigrant named Johann Maresch settled in Pennsylvania. He was a farmer and is recorded as having purchased land in the area now known as Berks County.

Throughout its history, the surname Maresch has maintained its connection to its Germanic roots and its association with marshes and wetlands. While it may not be as common as some other surnames, it has been carried by individuals of note in various fields, from the arts to military service, across several centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maresch

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

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

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