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

Maroney, 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 Maroney surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maroney in America

Maroney is the 7568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maroney surname appeared 4,390 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Maroney.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maroney 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 Maroney

The surname Maroney has its origins in the British Isles, specifically in Ireland and Scotland. It is believed to have derived from the Gaelic personal name "Maroney" or "Maruney," which means "descendant of the little son." This name is thought to have originated in the County Mayo region of Ireland.

The earliest recorded instances of the Maroney surname can be traced back to the 17th century in Ireland. One of the earliest known references is found in the Hearth Money Rolls of 1665, which listed several Maroney families residing in County Mayo.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, many Maroneys migrated from Ireland to Scotland, where the name took on various spellings such as Maroney, Moroney, and Morony. Records from the Scottish Parish Registers of the 1700s show several Maroney families living in the counties of Ayrshire and Lanarkshire.

In the late 18th century, a notable figure bearing the Maroney surname was John Maroney, a Scottish poet and writer born in 1757 in Ayrshire. His works, including "Poems on Various Subjects" published in 1789, provide insights into the literary and cultural life of the time.

Another prominent individual was Patrick Maroney, an Irish-born soldier who served in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars. He participated in several pivotal battles, including the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, and was awarded the Military General Service Medal for his bravery.

In the 19th century, the Maroney surname gained recognition in the United States, where many Irish and Scottish immigrants settled. One notable figure was Michael Maroney, born in 1825 in County Mayo, Ireland. He later emigrated to New York City and became a prominent businessman and philanthropist, supporting various charitable causes within the Irish-American community.

Another individual of note was Thomas Maroney, born in 1867 in Glasgow, Scotland. He was a renowned architect and designed several notable buildings, including the Maroney Building in San Francisco, which was considered a architectural marvel of its time.

As the Maroney family spread across different regions, variations in the spelling emerged, such as Moroney, Morooney, and Maroni. Despite these variations, the name's origins can be traced back to the Irish and Scottish roots, carrying a rich history and cultural significance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maroney

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

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

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