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

Maroki, 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 Maroki surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maroki in America

Maroki is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maroki surname appeared 162 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 Maroki.

The history of the last name Maroki

The surname MAROKI originated in the Basque region of northern Spain and southwestern France, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Basque word "maroki," which means "strawberry field" or "strawberry patch." This suggests that the name might have been given to someone who lived near or owned a strawberry field.

The earliest recorded instance of the MAROKI surname can be found in a medieval document from the town of Bayonne, France, dated around 1175. This document mentions a landowner named Pedro de Maroki, who owned several acres of farmland near the town.

In the 13th century, the MAROKI name appeared in several records related to the Kingdom of Navarre, which encompassed parts of modern-day Spain and France. One notable individual was Juan de Maroki, a knight who fought in the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in 1212, a pivotal clash between Christian and Moorish forces during the Reconquista.

During the 15th century, the MAROKI surname became associated with the town of Marokin, located in the Basque province of Gipuzkoa, Spain. It is believed that some members of the Maroki family may have taken their name from this town or contributed to its naming.

In the 16th century, a notable figure was Catalina de Maroki (1522-1587), a Basque noblewoman and landowner who inherited vast estates in the region. Her descendants continued to hold significant influence in the area for several generations.

Another prominent individual was Miguel de Maroki (1680-1754), a Basque writer and philosopher who wrote extensively on Basque culture and language. His works played a crucial role in preserving the Basque literary tradition during a time when it faced suppression.

Throughout history, several variations of the MAROKI surname have existed, including Maroki, Marochí, Marochín, and Maroquín. These variations often reflect regional dialects or spelling preferences within the Basque region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maroki

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

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 Maroki 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.

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

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