2010
#160,975
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 100
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Marudas
A Sephardic Jewish surname of uncertain meaning, possibly from Spain or Portugal.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 124 Americans carry the last name Marudas. That puts it at #150,935 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,764,148 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Marudas 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
124
1 in 2,764,148
Census rank
#150,935
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
108
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 108 bearers of the surname Marudas in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150935th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Marudas, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Black (1.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Marudas
The surname MARUDAS has its origins in the Greek language and culture, tracing back to the Byzantine Empire era around the 11th century. It is believed to have derived from the Greek word "marouda," which means "knot" or "tangle," potentially referring to a person's occupation or physical characteristic.
During the Byzantine period, surnames were often influenced by professions, locations, or personal traits. The MARUDAS name may have initially been used to identify individuals involved in rope-making, weaving, or other textile-related trades where knots and tangles were commonly encountered.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the MARUDAS name can be found in a Byzantine manuscript from the 12th century, where a merchant named Georgios MARUDAS is mentioned in a trade agreement with Venetian merchants. This suggests that the name was already established and in use by that time.
In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the MARUDAS surname was Konstantinos MARUDAS, a skilled architect who oversaw the construction of several churches and fortifications in the region of Thrace, which was then part of the Byzantine Empire. His legacy can be seen in the intricate masonry and architectural details of these structures.
As the centuries passed, the MARUDAS name spread across various regions of Greece, with some variations in spelling, such as MAROUDAS or MAROUTAS, emerging due to regional dialects and linguistic shifts.
In the 18th century, a prominent figure named Ioannis MARUDAS gained recognition as a scholar and philosopher. He authored several treatises on ethics, logic, and metaphysics, contributing to the intellectual discourse of his time.
Another notable individual with the MARUDAS surname was Eleni MARUDAS, a renowned painter who lived in the late 19th century. Her vibrant depictions of Greek landscapes and traditional scenes earned her acclaim both within Greece and internationally.
Throughout history, the MARUDAS name has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, merchants, and craftspeople. While its precise origins may be lost to time, the name's enduring presence serves as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Greece and the Byzantine Empire.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Marudas
Among Census respondents with the surname Marudas, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Black (1.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Marudas 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 Marudas surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White95.4% · 103
- Hispanic or Latino2.8% · 3
- Black or African American1.9% · 2
Timeline
Historical Census data for Marudas
Marudas appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,935
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 108
+8 bearers (+8.0%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 10,040 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #160,975 | 100 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,935 | 108 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+8.0%) | Up 10,040 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 Marudas 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 | #160,975 | #150,935 | 6.2% |
| Count | 100 | 108 | 8.0% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 20.4% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Marudas bearers went from 100 to 108 (+8.0% change). The surname moved up 10,040 positions in the national ranking, going from #160,975 to #150,935.
FAQ
Marudas surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Marudas?
Name Census estimates that about 124 living Americans carry the surname Marudas. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,764,148 residents.
How common is Marudas?
Marudas ranks #150,935 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 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 108 people with the surname Marudas. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (124), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 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 Marudas.
Has Marudas become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Marudas went from 100 recorded bearers to 108. That is an increase of 8 (+8.0%). In the national ranking it rose from #160,975 to #150,935.
What does the Census say about the background of Marudas?
Among Census respondents with the surname Marudas, the largest self-reported group is White at 95.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (2.8%) and Black (1.9%). 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 Marudas in the 2020 Census, accounting for 95.4% (103 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Marudas appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (95.4%), Hispanic (2.8%), Black (1.9%). 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 Marudas (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 Marudas mean?
A Sephardic Jewish surname of uncertain meaning, possibly from Spain or Portugal. 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 Marudas (0.04 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 common is the surname Marudas?
Find out how common the surname Marudas is on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.