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

Marot, 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 Marot surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marot in America

Marot is the 137327th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marot surname appeared 122 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 Marot.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marot 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 Marot

The surname Marot has its origins in France, likely emerging in the 12th or 13th century. It may be derived from the Old French word "marote," which referred to a small drum or a fool's stick, suggesting a possible association with musicians or court jesters. Alternatively, it could also be a topographic name related to a marshy or swampy area.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the "Livre des bourgeois de Gand" (Book of Citizens of Ghent), dating back to the 14th century. This document mentions a certain Jean Marot, a resident of the Flemish city of Ghent.

In the 15th century, the name appears in the "Armorial général de France" (General Armorial of France), a collection of heraldic records. This suggests that the Marot family had achieved a certain level of nobility or prominence during that period.

Notable individuals with the surname Marot include Clément Marot (1496-1544), a French Renaissance poet and a major figure in the transition from medieval to modern French poetry. His works, such as "L'Adolescence Clémentine" and "L'Enfer," greatly influenced subsequent generations of poets.

Another prominent bearer of the name was Michel Marot (1530-1608), a French architect and engineer who worked on several important projects, including the Château de Fontainebleau and the Louvre Palace. He was also involved in the design and construction of the iconic Pont Neuf bridge in Paris.

In the 17th century, Louis Marot (1615-1685) was a French playwright and author who wrote numerous comedies and tragedies, including "Les Visionnaires" and "La Courtisane."

The 18th century saw the birth of Jean-Paul Marot (1728-1796), a French landscape architect and garden designer who worked on several prestigious projects, such as the gardens of the Palace of Versailles and the Parc Monceau in Paris.

In the 19th century, Clément Marot (1848-1920) was a French painter and illustrator known for his depictions of rural life and landscapes. His works were exhibited at the renowned Paris Salon and gained significant recognition.

These examples illustrate the prevalence of the Marot surname throughout French history, spanning various fields such as literature, architecture, and the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marot

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

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

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