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UK surname

Maric

A surname of Croatian origin meaning "of Mary" or "son of Mary".

In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Maric surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 107, ranked #29,762, up from #34,027 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Camden, Poole and Milton Keynes.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Maric is 119 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 10600.0%.

1881 census count

1

Ranked #34,027

Modern count

107

2016, ranked #29,762

Peak year

2013

119 bearers

Map years

1

2016 to 2016

Key insights

  • Maric had 1 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #34,027 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 107 in 2016, ranked #29,762.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 1 in 1861.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Maric surname distribution map

The map shows where the Maric surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Maric surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Maric over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1861 historical 1 #34,435
1881 historical 1 #34,027
1997 modern 78 #29,785
1998 modern 81 #29,849
1999 modern 86 #29,496
2000 modern 88 #29,284
2001 modern 89 #28,932
2002 modern 92 #29,040
2003 modern 90 #29,260
2004 modern 90 #29,481
2005 modern 92 #29,271
2006 modern 82 #30,933
2007 modern 87 #30,666
2008 modern 84 #31,370
2009 modern 90 #31,094
2010 modern 98 #30,540
2011 modern 90 #31,564
2012 modern 107 #29,017
2013 modern 119 #27,541
2014 modern 115 #28,439
2015 modern 110 #29,157
2016 modern 107 #29,762

Geography

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Where Marics are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Camden, Poole, Milton Keynes, Torbay and North East Derbyshire. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 No data No data

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Camden 010 Camden
2 Poole 003 Poole
3 Milton Keynes 004 Milton Keynes
4 Torbay 001 Torbay
5 North East Derbyshire 007 North East Derbyshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Maric

These lists show first names that appear often with the Maric surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Maric

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Maric, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Maric surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Maric household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

The Greater London Mix

Group

Skilled Trades and Construction Workers

Within London, Maric is most associated with areas classed as Skilled Trades and Construction Workers, part of The Greater London Mix. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These scattered, peripheral and often low residential density neighbourhoods house more workers in skilled trades and construction. Few households rent social housing and there are few students. Multiple car ownership is higher than the Supergroup average, perhaps because of poorer public transport connectivity. Incidence of mixed or multiple ethnicity is below the Supergroup average, and the absence of individuals identifying as Pakistani or Other Asian groups is also less pronounced. Flatted accommodation is less dominant than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

A Supergroup embodying London's diversity in many respects, apart from low numbers of residents identifying as of Bangladeshi, Indian, Pakistani or Other (non-Chinese) Asian ethnicity. There is lower than average prevalence of families with dependent children, while there are above average occurrences of never-married individuals and single-person households. The age distribution is skewed towards younger, single residents and couples without children, with many individuals identifying as of mixed or multiple ethnicity. Social rented or private rented housing is slightly more prevalent than average, and many residents live in flats. Individuals typically work in professional and associated roles in public administration, education or health rather than in elementary occupations in agriculture, energy, water, construction or manufacturing. Incidence of students is slightly below average. Individuals declaring no religion are more prevalent than average and non-use of English at home is below average.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Maric is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

10
Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Maric falls in decile 6 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname near the middle of the scale.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

6
More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Maric is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 50-60 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

8
Slower band Faster band

Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Maric, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Maric

The surname Maric has its origins in the Slavic language and is believed to have originated from the former Yugoslavia, which is now comprised of several independent countries, including Serbia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Montenegro, and North Macedonia. The name is derived from the Latin name "Marcus," which was a common Roman name.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Maric can be traced back to the 12th century, when it was found in various medieval records and documents from the region. The name was often associated with noble families and landowners in the region.

One notable historical figure bearing the name Maric was Marko Marulić, a Croatian Renaissance writer and philosopher who lived from 1450 to 1524. He is considered one of the most influential figures in Croatian literature and is renowned for his works, including "Judita" and "Evangelistarium."

Another prominent individual with the surname Maric was Svetozar Marković, a Serbian socialist thinker and philosopher who lived from 1846 to 1875. He was a leading figure in the socialist movement in Serbia and played a significant role in shaping the political landscape of the region.

In the 20th century, Milorad Marić was a notable Serbo-Croatian writer and playwright who lived from 1928 to 2010. He is best known for his plays, which explored themes of social and political issues in Yugoslavia.

Branko Marić, a Croatian footballer who played as a defender, was born in 1988 and represented the Croatian national team. He played for several clubs, including Dinamo Zagreb and Anderlecht.

Jelena Marić, a Serbian tennis player, was born in 1985 and achieved a career-high ranking of No. 57 in the world in singles and No. 43 in doubles. She won several International Tennis Federation (ITF) titles throughout her career.

The surname Maric has also been linked to various place names and geographical locations in the former Yugoslavia. For example, the village of Marići in Bosnia and Herzegovina is believed to have derived its name from the Maric surname.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Maric families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Maric surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Lancashire leads with 1 Marics recorded in 1881 and an index of 8.74x.

County Total Index
Lancashire 1 8.74x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Cheetham in Lancashire leads with 1 Marics recorded in 1881 and an index of 1111.11x.

Place Total Index
Cheetham 1 1111.11x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Maric surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Mary 1

Top occupations

Occupational titles are kept as recorded and later transcribed, so related jobs, spelling variants and mistakes stay separate. Scholar was the census term for a child in education. That means the other rows often tell you more about adult work in Maric households.

Occupation Count
Laundress 1

FAQ

Maric surname: questions and answers

How common was the Maric surname in 1881?

In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Maric surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Maric surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 107 in 2016. That gives Maric a modern rank of #29,762.

What does the Maric surname mean?

A surname of Croatian origin meaning "of Mary" or "son of Mary".

What does the Maric map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Maric bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.