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

Maruca, 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 Maruca surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maruca in America

Maruca is the 31285th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maruca surname appeared 741 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 Maruca.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maruca 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 Maruca

The surname Maruca has its origins in southern Italy, particularly in the regions of Calabria and Sicily. It is believed to have derived from the Latin word "marucus," which means "small and sour." This could potentially suggest that the name was originally a nickname or descriptive term for someone with a sour or unpleasant demeanor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maruca can be found in the Sicilian town of Noto, where a family by that name is mentioned in historic documents dating back to the 16th century. The name also appears in various records from the nearby town of Modica, indicating that it was prevalent in the southeastern part of Sicily during that time period.

In the late 17th century, a notable figure named Vincenzo Maruca (1642-1707) was a prominent lawyer and jurist from the city of Reggio Calabria. He was known for his expertise in ecclesiastical law and served as a legal advisor to the Archbishop of Reggio.

Another historical figure with this surname was Giovanni Battista Maruca (1772-1848), a sculptor and architect from the town of Taurianova in Calabria. He was renowned for his intricate woodcarvings and contributed to the design and decoration of several churches in the region.

In the 19th century, Raffaele Maruca (1821-1890) was a renowned painter and art teacher from the city of Cosenza in Calabria. His works, which often depicted scenes of daily life and landscapes, can be found in various museums and galleries throughout Italy.

Moving into the early 20th century, Giuseppe Maruca (1887-1962) was a renowned linguist and educator from the town of Palmi in Calabria. He was a professor of Italian language and literature at the University of Naples and authored several influential works on linguistics and philology.

Another notable figure from that era was Maria Maruca (1901-1987), a political activist and feminist from the city of Catanzaro in Calabria. She was a prominent figure in the Italian women's rights movement and played a significant role in advocating for equality and social reforms.

While the surname Maruca has its roots in southern Italy, it has since spread to other parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the regions of Calabria and Sicily.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maruca

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

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

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