2000
#142,819
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 107
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Marohnic
A surname possibly derived from a Slavic place name.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 128 Americans carry the last name Marohnic. That puts it at #147,954 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,677,768 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Marohnic 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
128
1 in 2,677,768
Census rank
#147,954
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
112
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 112 bearers of the surname Marohnic in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 147954th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Marohnic, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Marohnic
The surname MAROHNIC originated in Croatia, a country located in Southeastern Europe along the Adriatic Sea. It likely dates back to the 15th or 16th century during the time of the Ottoman Empire's expansion into the region. The name is believed to be derived from the Croatian word "marha," which means cattle or livestock, suggesting that the earliest bearers of this surname were likely involved in the cattle trade or herding profession.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the MAROHNIC surname can be found in the archives of the city of Dubrovnik, a former maritime republic located on the Adriatic coast. A merchant named Ivan MAROHNIC is mentioned in a trade document from 1532, indicating that the name was already established in the area by that time.
In the late 16th century, a prominent Croatian noble family bearing the MAROHNIC surname rose to prominence in the region of Dalmatia. The most notable member of this family was Petar MAROHNIC (1552-1623), who served as a military commander and played a crucial role in the defense of the city of Zadar against Ottoman forces during the Candian War (1645-1669).
Another historical figure with the MAROHNIC surname was Marko MAROHNIC (1680-1744), a Catholic priest and scholar from the city of Split. He was renowned for his contributions to the study of Croatian literature and language, and his work helped preserve the cultural heritage of the region.
In the 19th century, a notable bearer of the MAROHNIC surname was Ante MAROHNIC (1815-1892), a Croatian politician and writer who played a significant role in the Croatian National Revival movement. He advocated for the preservation of Croatian language and cultural identity during the period of Austro-Hungarian rule.
Another individual worth mentioning is Josip MAROHNIC (1887-1959), a Croatian architect who was influential in the development of modern architecture in the country. He designed several notable buildings in Zagreb, including the Croatian National Theater and the former Yugoslav Academy of Sciences and Arts building.
While the MAROHNIC surname is primarily concentrated in Croatia, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins can be traced back to the historical regions of Dalmatia and the coastal areas of Croatia, where the earliest bearers of this surname lived and worked.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Marohnic
Among Census respondents with the surname Marohnic, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Marohnic 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 Marohnic surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White92.9% · 104
- Hispanic or Latino5.4% · 6
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
- Two or more races0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Marohnic
Marohnic 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
#136,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
+16 bearers (+15.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 6,370 places
2020
#147,954
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 112
-11 bearers (-8.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 11,505 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #142,819 | 107 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #136,449 | 123 | 0.04 | +16 bearers (+15.0%) | Up 6,370 places |
| 2020 | #147,954 | 112 | 0.04 | -11 bearers (-8.9%) | Down 11,505 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 Marohnic 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 | #136,449 | #147,954 | -8.4% |
| Count | 123 | 112 | -8.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -6.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Marohnic bearers went from 123 to 112 (-8.9% change). The surname moved down 11,505 positions in the national ranking, going from #136,449 to #147,954.
FAQ
Marohnic surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Marohnic?
Name Census estimates that about 128 living Americans carry the surname Marohnic. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,677,768 residents.
How common is Marohnic?
Marohnic ranks #147,954 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 112 people with the surname Marohnic. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (128), 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 Marohnic.
Has Marohnic become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Marohnic went from 123 recorded bearers to 112. That is a decrease of 11 (-8.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #136,449 to #147,954.
What does the Census say about the background of Marohnic?
Among Census respondents with the surname Marohnic, the largest self-reported group is White at 92.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.4%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). 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 Marohnic in the 2020 Census, accounting for 92.9% (104 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Marohnic appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (92.9%), Hispanic (5.4%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). 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 Marohnic (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 Marohnic mean?
A surname possibly derived from a Slavic place name. 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 Marohnic (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 common is the surname Marohnic?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the surname Marohnic at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.