Explore the Family Name La Marra
The meaning of La Marra
Italian (southern; also Lamarra): variant of Marra, with the definite article la.
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How common is the last name La Marra in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "La Marra" saw a notable decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, "La Marra" ranked as the 76,208th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 100,302nd position — a drop of approximately 31.62%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this decade, going from 235 to 180, a reduction of 23.4%. Similarly, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people dropped by 33.33%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,208 | #100,302 | -31.62% |
| Count | 235 | 180 | -23.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.06 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name La Marra
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some changes in the ethnicity composition of the "La Marra" surname bearers. In both 2000 and 2010, the majority of individuals with the "La Marra" surname identified themselves as White, with a slight increase in their percentage from 93.19% in 2000 to 93.89% in 2010. However, there were noticeable changes in other ethnic identities. Those identifying as Hispanic and Black, who made up 2.98% and 2.13% respectively of the "La Marra" population in 2000, were not represented in 2010's data. There were no holders of the "La Marra" surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.19% | 93.89% | 0.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.98% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 2.13% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |