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

Maroto, 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 Maroto surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maroto in America

Maroto is the 112568th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maroto surname appeared 156 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 Maroto.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maroto 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 Maroto

The surname Maroto has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Spanish word "maroto," which means "cunning" or "sly." The name may have been initially used as a nickname or descriptive term for someone perceived as crafty or mischievous.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Maroto can be found in the archives of the Kingdom of Aragon, dating back to the late 13th century. The name appears in several historical documents from the region of Valencia, suggesting that the surname may have originated or gained prominence in this area.

During the 15th century, the surname Maroto was found in various records from the provinces of Alicante and Murcia, where variations like "Marotó" and "Marotos" were also documented. This indicates the spread and establishment of the name across different parts of eastern Spain.

In the 16th century, a notable individual bearing the surname Maroto was Juan Maroto, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés. Juan Maroto was born in Seville around 1490 and played a significant role in the subjugation of the Aztec Empire.

Another prominent figure with the surname Maroto was Manuel Maroto y Rubio (1795-1868), a Spanish military officer who served as a general during the First Carlist War. He was known for his strategic skills and loyalty to the Carlist cause, ultimately surrendering to the forces of Queen Isabella II in 1839.

In the 19th century, Mariano Maroto (1819-1893), a Spanish dramatist and playwright, made significant contributions to the theater scene in Madrid. His works, including "El Ángel de la Guarda" and "La Hija del Pueblo," were widely acclaimed and performed during his lifetime.

During the early 20th century, Enrique Maroto (1892-1976), a Spanish painter and illustrator, gained recognition for his vibrant and expressive works. He was part of the Valencian School of painting and is remembered for his depictions of landscapes and everyday scenes from the region.

The surname Maroto has also been associated with various places and locations in Spain. For example, there is a municipality called Maroto in the province of Cuenca, Castilla-La Mancha, which may have derived its name from the surname or vice versa.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maroto

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

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

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