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

Marrotte, 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 Marrotte surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marrotte in America

Marrotte is the 71478th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marrotte surname appeared 273 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 Marrotte.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marrotte 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 Marrotte

The surname Marrotte is of French origin and can be traced back to the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "marotte," which referred to a jester's scepter or baton. This term had its roots in the Late Latin word "marruca," meaning a heavy-headed hammer or mallet.

In medieval times, the term "marotte" was often associated with those who engaged in foolish or eccentric behavior. It is possible that the surname Marrotte was initially given as a nickname or descriptive name to individuals who were considered jesters, fools, or had a peculiar demeanor.

The earliest known record of the surname Marrotte can be found in the parish records of the Normandy region of France, dating back to the late 1500s. The name appears to have been particularly prevalent in the northern regions of France, including Normandy and Picardy.

In the 17th century, a notable figure with the surname Marrotte was Jean Marrotte (1605-1676), a French Catholic priest and theologian who served as the rector of the University of Paris. He was known for his work on moral theology and his defense of the Catholic Church's teachings.

Another historically significant individual with this surname was Pierre Marrotte (1720-1788), a French architect and builder who was active in the late 18th century. He is credited with the design and construction of several notable buildings in Paris, including the Hôtel de Montmorency-Luxembourg and the Hôtel de Valentinois.

During the 19th century, the surname Marrotte was associated with the village of Marrotte, a small commune in the Auvergne region of central France. It is possible that some individuals with this surname may have originated from or have ties to this particular location.

One notable figure from this period was Émile Marrotte (1819-1892), a French painter and illustrator known for his romantic and historical scenes. His works were exhibited at the prestigious Paris Salon and are held in various museum collections.

In the early 20th century, André Marrotte (1887-1964) was a French politician and journalist who served as a member of the National Assembly and was actively involved in the resistance movement during World War II.

Throughout its history, the surname Marrotte has maintained a presence in various regions of France, although it is relatively uncommon compared to some other French surnames. Despite its apparent rarity, it holds a unique linguistic and cultural significance, rooted in the medieval traditions and social dynamics of French society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marrotte

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

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

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