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

Marroquín, 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 Marroquín surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marroquín in America

Marroquín is the 1822nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marroquín surname appeared 19,661 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 7 people would have the surname Marroquín.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marroquín 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 Marroquín

The surname Marroquin is of Spanish origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval era. It is derived from the Arabic word "marroquí," which means "from Morocco." This indicates that the name likely originated among those who hailed from or had connections to the North African region of Morocco.

During the Moorish occupation of Spain, which lasted from the 8th to the 15th centuries, a significant number of individuals from Morocco settled in various parts of the Iberian Peninsula. The surname Marroquin emerged as a way to identify these individuals and their descendants, indicating their ancestral ties to the Moroccan region.

Historical records from the time of the Reconquista, the period when Christian kingdoms gradually reclaimed territory from Moorish rule, often mention individuals bearing the surname Marroquin. One notable example is found in the Libro de las Behetrías, a 14th-century manuscript that documented feudal relations in Castile, where several Marroquin families are listed.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname Marroquin dates back to the 13th century, with a certain Pedro Marroquin mentioned in a document from the city of Seville in 1248. Another early reference can be found in the records of the Monastery of San Millán de la Cogolla, where a monk named Fray Gonzalo Marroquin is mentioned in 1295.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the surname Marroquin. One of the most prominent was Francisco Marroquín (1499-1563), a Spanish missionary who became the first Bishop of Guatemala. He played a significant role in the evangelization of the indigenous population in Central America.

Another notable figure was Juan Marroquín (1537-1623), a Spanish poet and clergyman who served as the Archbishop of Santiago de Compostela. His literary works, which included religious poetry and translations, were highly regarded during the Spanish Golden Age.

In the realm of art, Luis Marroquín (1888-1945) was a renowned Mexican painter and muralist. He was a prominent figure in the Mexican Renaissance movement and is celebrated for his vibrant depictions of indigenous culture and everyday life.

Moving to the 20th century, Alejandro Marroquín (1921-2008) was a prominent Guatemalan writer and diplomat. He served as his country's ambassador to several nations and was the recipient of prestigious literary awards, including the Miguel Ángel Asturias National Prize in Literature.

Lastly, José Joaquín Marroquín (1827-1908) was a Colombian politician and writer who served as the President of Colombia from 1900 to 1904. He was a prominent figure in the country's political and intellectual circles during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marroquín

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

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

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