2000
#2,585
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 12,874
First available Census row
Per 100,000 4.77
Uncommon Last name
Marroquin
A Spanish surname referring to someone from Marrakesh, Morocco, or a descendant of such a person.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 22,954 Americans carry the last name Marroquin. That puts it at #1,747 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 6.70 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 14,932 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Marroquin 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
23K
1 in 14,932
Census rank
#1,747
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
6.7
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
20K
uncommon in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 20,017 bearers of the surname Marroquin in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 6.70 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 1747th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Marroquin, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.4%. The next largest groups are White (4.6%) and Black (0.3%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Marroquin
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.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Marroquin
Among Census respondents with the surname Marroquin, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.4%. The next largest groups are White (4.6%) and Black (0.3%).
The bar chart below shows how Marroquin 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 Marroquin surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino94.4% · 18,894
- White4.6% · 921
- Black or African American0.3% · 64
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.3% · 53
- Two or more races0.2% · 46
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.2% · 39
Timeline
Historical Census data for Marroquin
Marroquin 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
#1,822
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 19,661
+6,787 bearers (+52.7%)
Per 100,000 6.67
Rank movement Up 763 places
2020
#1,747
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 20,017
+356 bearers (+1.8%)
Per 100,000 6.70
Rank movement Up 75 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #2,585 | 12,874 | 4.77 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #1,822 | 19,661 | 6.67 | +6,787 bearers (+52.7%) | Up 763 places |
| 2020 | #1,747 | 20,017 | 6.70 | +356 bearers (+1.8%) | Up 75 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 Marroquin 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 | #1,822 | #1,747 | 4.1% |
| Count | 19,661 | 20,017 | 1.8% |
| Per 100K | 6.67 | 6.70 | 0.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Marroquin bearers went from 19,661 to 20,017 (+1.8% change). The surname moved up 75 positions in the national ranking, going from #1,822 to #1,747.
FAQ
Marroquin surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Marroquin?
Name Census estimates that about 22,954 living Americans carry the surname Marroquin. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 14,932 residents.
How common is Marroquin?
Marroquin ranks #1,747 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Uncommon." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 6.70 per 100,000 residents, which is about 7 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 20,017 people with the surname Marroquin. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (22,954), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 6.7 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 6.70 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 7 of them to have the surname Marroquin.
Has Marroquin become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Marroquin went from 19,661 recorded bearers to 20,017. That is an increase of 356 (+1.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #1,822 to #1,747.
What does the Census say about the background of Marroquin?
Among Census respondents with the surname Marroquin, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 94.4%. The next largest groups are White (4.6%) and Black (0.3%). 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?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Marroquin in the 2020 Census, accounting for 94.4% (18,894 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Marroquin appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (94.4%), White (4.6%), Black (0.3%). 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 Marroquin (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 Marroquin mean?
A Spanish surname referring to someone from Marrakesh, Morocco, or a descendant of such a person. 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 Marroquin (6.70 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 surname Marroquin?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.