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

Marichalar, 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 Marichalar surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marichalar in America

Marichalar is the 67943rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marichalar surname appeared 290 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 Marichalar.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marichalar 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 Marichalar

The surname MARICHALAR is of Spanish origin, originating in the Basque region of northern Spain in the 12th century. It is believed to be derived from the Basque words "Mari" meaning Mary and "tchalar" meaning a small dwelling or hut, suggesting the name may have referred to someone who lived in a small house dedicated to the Virgin Mary.

The earliest known recorded reference to the MARICHALAR surname dates back to 1187, when a nobleman named Lope Marichalar was mentioned in a land grant document in the town of Vitoria-Gasteiz, the capital of the Basque province of Álava. This document suggests the MARICHALAR family may have held a prominent position in the region during the Middle Ages.

In the 14th century, a branch of the MARICHALAR family settled in the town of Bera, in the Navarre region of northern Spain. This is evidenced by the mention of a Pedro Marichalar in a local census record from 1372. The name was also occasionally spelled as "Marichalarre" or "Maritchalarra" in these early records.

One of the most notable individuals with the MARICHALAR surname was Joaquín Marichalar y Monreal, who was born in 1768 and served as the Mayor of Pamplona, the capital of Navarre, from 1808 to 1810 during the Napoleonic Wars. He played a significant role in the defense of the city against French forces.

Another prominent figure was María Marichalar y Monreal, born in 1892, who was a renowned Spanish writer and feminist activist. She published several novels and essays advocating for women's rights and education. Her works, such as "La Mujer Moderna" (The Modern Woman), published in 1920, were widely influential in Spain during the early 20th century.

In the 19th century, a branch of the MARICHALAR family emigrated to Cuba, where they established themselves as successful plantation owners and businessmen. One notable member was Carlos Marichalar y Romero, born in 1835 in Havana, who was a prominent sugar cane plantation owner and played a significant role in the Cuban economy during the Spanish colonial period.

Throughout its history, the MARICHALAR surname has been associated with various noble and influential families in Spain, particularly in the Basque and Navarre regions. While not as widespread as some other Spanish surnames, it has maintained a presence over the centuries and has been carried by individuals who made notable contributions in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marichalar

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

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

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