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

Marogi, 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 Marogi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marogi in America

Marogi is the 121590th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marogi surname appeared 142 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 Marogi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marogi 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 Marogi

The surname MAROGI has its origins in Italy, specifically in the northern regions of the country. The earliest records of this name can be traced back to the 14th century, with variations in spelling such as Maroggi, Maroghi, and Maroci.

MAROGI is believed to have derived from the Latin word "maroccus," which referred to a person from Morocco or the Maghreb region of North Africa. During the Middle Ages, many Italians adopted surnames based on their place of origin or ancestry, and it's likely that the MAROGI surname was given to individuals who had Moroccan ancestors or connections.

One of the earliest known references to the MAROGI name can be found in the archives of the city of Genoa, where a certain Guglielmo Marogi is mentioned in a document dated 1382. This suggests that the name was already well-established in the region by the late 14th century.

In the 15th century, the MAROGI family gained prominence in the city of Milan, where several members held important positions in the local government and the Church. One notable figure was Antonio Marogi (1435-1498), who served as a high-ranking official in the Milanese court and was known for his diplomatic skills.

During the Renaissance period, the MAROGI name spread to other parts of Italy, with some members of the family becoming accomplished artists and scholars. Pietro Marogi (1492-1562), a painter from Florence, was renowned for his religious frescoes and commissioned works for several churches in the city.

In the 17th century, the MAROGI family had a strong presence in the Papal States, particularly in Rome. Giacomo Marogi (1612-1678), a renowned jurist and legal scholar, served as a judge in the Roman Curia and authored several influential treatises on canon law.

As the centuries passed, the MAROGI name continued to be found across Italy, with various individuals making their mark in different fields. Francesco Marogi (1785-1854), a military officer from Naples, played a significant role in the Napoleonic Wars and was awarded the Legion of Honor for his bravery.

It's worth noting that the MAROGI surname also appears in historical records with slight variations, such as Maroggi, Maroghi, and Maroci, reflecting the regional differences in spelling and pronunciation throughout Italy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marogi

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

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

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