2000
#127,948
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Marowitz
Of Germanic/Yiddish origin, potentially referring to someone from the region of Marau in Germany.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 118 Americans carry the last name Marowitz. That puts it at #154,182 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,904,698 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Marowitz 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
118
1 in 2,904,698
Census rank
#154,182
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
103
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 103 bearers of the surname Marowitz in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 154182nd position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Marowitz, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Two or More Races (3.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Marowitz
The surname "MAROWITZ" is believed to have originated in the German-speaking regions of Central Europe, most likely in the areas that are now parts of modern-day Germany and Austria. It is thought to have derived from a combination of the German words "Markt" (meaning "market") and "Witz" (meaning "wit" or "humor"), suggesting that the name may have been given to someone who was known for their wit or humor in the marketplace or town square.
The earliest known records of the name can be traced back to the 16th century, with some variations in spelling such as "Marowits" and "Marowitz". This time period coincided with the rise of surnames in many parts of Europe, as people began adopting hereditary family names for administrative and legal purposes.
One of the earliest documented instances of the name "MAROWITZ" appears in a 17th-century church record from the town of Nürnberg, in what is now Bavaria, Germany. The record mentions a "Hans Marowitz" who was a local merchant and tradesman.
In the 18th century, there are records of a "Johann Marowitz" who was a respected scholar and theologian in the city of Vienna, Austria. He is believed to have been born around 1720 and made significant contributions to the study of religious texts and philosophy during his lifetime.
Moving into the 19th century, a notable figure with the surname "MAROWITZ" was Karl Marowitz, a German painter and artist who was born in 1825 and died in 1895. His works were exhibited in various art galleries across Europe and are still celebrated for their vibrant colors and unique style.
Another historical figure with this surname was Frida Marowitz, a German-born writer and activist who lived from 1865 to 1932. She was known for her advocacy for women's rights and her contributions to the feminist movement in Germany during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
In the 20th century, one of the most prominent individuals with the surname "MAROWITZ" was Charles Marowitz, an American playwright, director, and author who was born in 1932. He was known for his experimental and avant-garde approach to theatre and contributed significantly to the development of modern drama.
While the surname "MAROWITZ" may not be as common as some other surnames, it has a rich history and has been carried by notable individuals across various fields throughout the centuries. Its origins can be traced back to the German-speaking regions of Central Europe, where it likely emerged as a descriptive surname related to wit and humor in the marketplace.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Marowitz
Among Census respondents with the surname Marowitz, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Two or More Races (3.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Marowitz 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 Marowitz surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White87.4% · 90
- Hispanic or Latino5.8% · 6
- Two or more races3.9% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Marowitz
Marowitz 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
#146,201
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 113
-10 bearers (-8.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 18,253 places
2020
#154,182
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 103
-10 bearers (-8.8%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 7,981 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #127,948 | 123 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #146,201 | 113 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.1%) | Down 18,253 places |
| 2020 | #154,182 | 103 | 0.03 | -10 bearers (-8.8%) | Down 7,981 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 Marowitz 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 | #146,201 | #154,182 | -5.5% |
| Count | 113 | 103 | -8.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -13.9% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Marowitz bearers went from 113 to 103 (-8.8% change). The surname moved down 7,981 positions in the national ranking, going from #146,201 to #154,182.
FAQ
Marowitz surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Marowitz?
Name Census estimates that about 118 living Americans carry the surname Marowitz. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,904,698 residents.
How common is Marowitz?
Marowitz ranks #154,182 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 103 people with the surname Marowitz. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (118), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Marowitz.
Has Marowitz become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Marowitz went from 113 recorded bearers to 103. That is a decrease of 10 (-8.8%). In the national ranking it fell from #146,201 to #154,182.
What does the Census say about the background of Marowitz?
Among Census respondents with the surname Marowitz, the largest self-reported group is White at 87.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.8%) and Two or More Races (3.9%). 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 Marowitz in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.4% (90 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Marowitz appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (87.4%), Hispanic (5.8%), Two or More Races (3.9%). 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 Marowitz (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 Marowitz mean?
Of Germanic/Yiddish origin, potentially referring to someone from the region of Marau in Germany. 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 Marowitz (0.03 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 many people have the last name Marowitz?
Want to know how many people are called Marowitz? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.