Marzouca: Tunisian/Moroccan Surname, Not Puerto Rican

Marzouca (also spelled Marzouk, Marzouki, Marzoughi) is a surname of North African origin—specifically Tunisian and Moroccan—not Puerto Rican.

Etymology & Distribution

• Arabic root: R-Z-Q (رزق) — "provision, sustenance, blessing, livelihood"
• Meaning: "One who is provided for" or "blessed with sustenance"
• Primary regions: Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, Libya
• Diaspora: France, Italy, Canada, Israel (North African Jewish communities)

Puerto Rican Surname Context

Puerto Rican surnames are predominantly Spanish (García, Rodríguez, Rivera), with some Corsican, Irish, German, and Indigenous Taíno influences. North African surnames are extremely rare unless from recent immigration.

Notable Bearers

• Mohamed Marzouki (Tunisian footballer)
• Moncef Marzouki (Tunisian politician, interim president 2011–2014)
• Various academics, artists in Francophone world

If you encountered "Marzouca" in Puerto Rico, it likely represents recent immigration or marriage, not traditional Puerto Rican onomastics.