Marroquín

Marroquín is a Spanish surname that has had a notable influence in the aristocracy and the Spanish Empire. It originates from the Basque Country (Spain), from the Salcedo lineage. Its origin is linked to a journey to Morocco during the time of Alfonso III. The story tells of someone who was held hostage in Morocco and, upon returning to Spain, was given the nickname "el Marroquín."[1][2][3]

Euskadi

The Marroquín family originates from Zalla, in the province of Biscay (less than 15 km west of the city of Bilbao, in the Basque Country, in northern Spain).[4][5]

Notable People with This Surname

  • José Manuel Marroquín (1827–1908), Colombian writer, humanist, statesman, journalist, and politician. He was President of Colombia from July 31, 1900, to August 7, 1904.
  • Francisco Marroquín (1499–1563), born in Cantabria, Spain. After graduating in Philosophy and Theology, he met conquistador Pedro de Alvarado, with whom he traveled to New Spain in 1530. He became the first bishop of Guatemala and a translator of Central American languages.
  • Clemente Marroquín Rojas, an influential Guatemalan journalist who founded the newspaper "La Hora" and fought for freedom of expression
  • Bianca Marroquín Theater actress known for her work on Broadway
  • Alejandro Marroquín (1911–1977), Salvadoran anthropologist.
  • Alfredo Sánchez Marroquín (1910–2000), Mexican chemist, researcher, professor, and academic.

References

  1. ^ Marroquín Surname on Heráldica de Apellidos.
  2. ^ Marroquín Surname on Auñamendi Eusko Entziklopedia.
  3. ^ List of Sephardic Names on Almagor Law.
  4. ^ Marroquín Surname on genealogy.com.
  5. ^ "Marroquín". www.bisabuelos.com. Retrieved 2023-04-03.
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