2000
#129,619
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 121
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Maritt
A Nordic surname derived from a personal name meaning "celebrated" or "famous."
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 130 Americans carry the last name Maritt. That puts it at #147,221 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,636,572 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Maritt surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
130
1 in 2,636,572
Census rank
#147,221
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
113
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 113 bearers of the surname Maritt in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147221st position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Maritt, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.4%) and Hispanic (3.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Maritt
The surname Maritt is of English origin, with its roots tracing back to the late 12th century. It is believed to have originated in the county of Devon, located in the southwestern region of England. The name is derived from the Old French word "mare," meaning "pool" or "marsh," suggesting that the first bearers of this surname may have lived near a swampy or marshy area.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the Maritt surname can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from the year 1200, where a certain "William de la Mare" is mentioned. These rolls were financial records maintained by the Exchequer of England, documenting payments made to the Crown.
In the 13th century, the Maritt surname appeared in various forms, such as "de la Mare," "de la Mere," and "atte Mere," reflecting the evolution of language and spelling conventions during that period. These variations were common as surnames were still in their infancy and often derived from geographical locations or occupations.
Notable individuals with the Maritt surname include Sir John de la Mare (c. 1280-1349), a prominent English knight and military commander who fought in the Scottish Wars of Independence. He was known for his valor and leadership on the battlefield and was rewarded with lands in Hertfordshire for his services.
Another historical figure bearing this surname was Walter de la Mare (1873-1956), a renowned English poet, novelist, and short story writer. He is best known for his works of children's literature, such as "The Listeners" and "The Traveller," which are still widely read and appreciated today.
In the 16th century, the Maritt surname can be found in various parish records and manorial rolls across England. For instance, the parish registers of St. Margaret's Church in Westminster, London, mention a certain "John Marett" who was baptized in 1589.
The Maritt surname also has connections to place names, such as Maret in Wiltshire and Marrett in Devon. These locations may have been inhabited by early bearers of the name or derived from the same linguistic roots.
Other notable individuals with the Maritt surname include John Maret (1789-1858), an English botanist and plant collector who made significant contributions to the study of British flora, and Sir William de la Mare (c. 1350-1415), a member of the English gentry who served as a Member of Parliament for Gloucestershire in the late 14th century.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Maritt
Among Census respondents with the surname Maritt, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.4%) and Hispanic (3.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Maritt bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Maritt surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.8% · 97
- Two or more races4.4% · 5
- Hispanic or Latino3.5% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native3.5% · 4
- Black or African American1.8% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Maritt
Maritt appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#135,593
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 124
+3 bearers (+2.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 5,974 places
2020
#147,221
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-11 bearers (-8.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,628 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #129,619 | 121 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #135,593 | 124 | 0.04 | +3 bearers (+2.5%) | Down 5,974 places |
| 2020 | #147,221 | 113 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-8.9%) | Down 11,628 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Maritt surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #135,593 | #147,221 | -8.6% |
| Count | 124 | 113 | -8.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -5.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Maritt bearers went from 124 to 113 (-8.9% change). The surname moved down 11,628 positions in the national ranking, going from #135,593 to #147,221.
FAQ
Maritt surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Maritt?
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the surname Maritt. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,636,572 residents.
How common is Maritt?
Maritt ranks #147,221 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 113 people with the surname Maritt. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (130), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Maritt.
Has Maritt become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Maritt went from 124 recorded bearers to 113. That is a decrease of 11 (-8.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #135,593 to #147,221.
What does the Census say about the background of Maritt?
Among Census respondents with the surname Maritt, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.8%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (4.4%) and Hispanic (3.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Maritt in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.8% (97 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Maritt appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.8%), Two or More Races (4.4%), Hispanic (3.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Maritt (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Maritt mean?
A Nordic surname derived from a personal name meaning "celebrated" or "famous." The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Maritt (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Maritt?
Want to know how common the surname Maritt is? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.