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

Marut, 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 Marut surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Marut in America

Marut is the 49087th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Marut surname appeared 429 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 Marut.

We can also compare 2010 data for Marut 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 Marut

The surname Marut is believed to have originated in India, where it first appeared around the 16th century. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "marut," which means "wind" or "breeze." This suggests that the earliest bearers of this surname may have lived in areas with strong or prevalent winds.

Marut is a relatively uncommon surname, and records of its earliest use are scarce. However, some historical references can be found in ancient texts and manuscripts from the Indian subcontinent. One of the earliest known mentions of the name Marut appears in the Rigveda, one of the oldest Hindu scriptures, dating back to around 1500 BCE. In this text, the Maruts are described as a group of storm deities associated with wind, rain, and thunderstorms.

The earliest recorded individual with the surname Marut is believed to be Rajendra Marut, a Hindu scholar and philosopher who lived in the 16th century. Rajendra Marut is known for his contributions to the study of Vedic literature and for his writings on Hindu philosophy and spirituality.

Another notable figure with the surname Marut is Shyam Sundar Marut, a renowned Indian painter who lived from 1892 to 1978. Marut was a pioneer of the Bengal School of Art and is renowned for his vibrant and colorful depictions of Indian mythology and culture.

In the 19th century, Bihari Lal Marut was a prominent Indian educationist and social reformer. He played a crucial role in establishing several schools and educational institutions in the region of Bihar, India, and worked tirelessly to promote the education of girls and women.

Suresh Marut, born in 1936, was a celebrated Indian classical singer and musician. He was particularly renowned for his mastery of the khyal style of Hindustani classical music and his contributions to the preservation and promotion of Indian classical music.

Another notable bearer of the surname Marut is Vijay Marut, an Indian politician who served as a member of the Indian Parliament from 1998 to 2004. He was a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party and played an active role in various parliamentary committees and debates.

While the surname Marut is not as widespread as some other Indian surnames, it has a rich historical and cultural significance, with many notable individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields, including literature, art, education, music, and politics.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Marut

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

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

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