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

Marías, 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 Marías surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marías in America

Marías is the 80926th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marías surname appeared 234 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 Marías.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marías 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 Marías

The surname Marias is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period. It likely derived from the Spanish given name Maria, which itself has Latin roots and means "bitter" or "beloved of God." The name Maria was extremely popular in Spain due to the veneration of the Virgin Mary, and it eventually became a common surname as well.

In the early centuries after its emergence, the Marias surname was primarily concentrated in the regions of Andalusia, Castile, and Aragon. It appeared in various spellings, such as Marias, Marías, and Mariàs, reflecting regional linguistic variations.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Marias surname can be found in the 14th-century Libro de las Behetrías, a medieval document that recorded landholdings and tax obligations in the Kingdom of Castile. This suggests that the Marias family held significant land and status during that era.

In the 16th century, Juan de Marias (1518-1589) was a notable Spanish priest and theologian who served as the Bishop of Cádiz and Algeciras. His writings on theology and moral philosophy were widely influential during the Counter-Reformation.

During the Spanish colonization of the Americas, the Marias surname spread to various regions of the New World. One prominent figure was Hernando de Marias (1570-1642), a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru and later served as a colonial administrator in Panama.

In the 18th century, Manuel Marias (1685-1757) was a Spanish painter and engraver known for his religious works and portraits. His artwork adorned many churches and monasteries in Madrid and surrounding areas.

Another notable individual was Juana Marias (1785-1853), a Spanish writer and poet who was part of the Romantic literary movement. Her poetry collections, such as "Lágrimas de Amor" (Tears of Love), gained her recognition and admiration from her contemporaries.

The Marias surname also found its way to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period. One influential figure was José Marias (1820-1892), a Filipino journalist and revolutionary who played a significant role in the Philippine Revolution against Spanish rule.

Throughout history, the Marias surname has been associated with various professions, from clergy and artists to military leaders and politicians, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marías

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

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

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