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

Marez, 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 Marez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marez in America

Marez is the 10499th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marez surname appeared 3,056 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Marez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marez 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 Marez

The surname MAREZ is of French origin, deriving from the French word "marais", meaning "marsh" or "swamp". It is believed to have originated as a locational surname, referring to someone who lived near or came from a marshy area.

The earliest recorded instances of the MAREZ surname can be traced back to the 12th century in the northern regions of France, particularly in the regions of Normandy and Picardy. These areas were known for their marshy landscapes and wetlands, which likely contributed to the name's origins.

One of the earliest known bearers of the MAREZ surname was Eustache de Marez, a nobleman who lived in the 12th century and was mentioned in medieval records from the village of Marez in the Somme department of northern France. The name was also found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land ownership in England completed in 1086 under the direction of William the Conqueror.

As the name spread across Europe, variations in spelling emerged, such as Mareys, Marez, and Marais. Some notable individuals bearing the MAREZ surname include:

1. Guillermo Marez (1537-1612), a Spanish navigator and explorer who accompanied Ferdinand Magellan on his famous voyage around the world.
2. Jeanne Marez (1585-1652), a French midwife and author of one of the earliest published works on midwifery, "Instruction familière et très-facile".
3. Henri Marez (1678-1738), a French painter and engraver known for his portraits and religious works.
4. Jean-Piere Marez (1779-1853), a French mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics.
5. Marie-Léonide Marez (1827-1892), a Belgian writer and feminist activist who advocated for women's rights and education.

Throughout history, the MAREZ surname has been associated with various professions and disciplines, from exploration and navigation to art, science, and literature. While its origins can be traced back to the marshy regions of northern France, the name has evolved and spread across different cultures and societies, leaving a lasting legacy in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marez

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

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

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