Explore the Family Name Maertens
The meaning of Maertens
1. Flemish and Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Maerten, a variant of Martin. 2. North German (Märtens): see Martens.
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How common is the last name Maertens in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Maertens saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Maertens ranked 42,056th in terms of its prevalence in the United States, by 2010 it had moved up to rank 41,657th. This represents a marginal change of 0.95 percent. The number of people carrying the Maertens name also rose during this period from 486 to 522, marking a 7.41 percent increase. However, the proportion per 100k people remained constant at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,056 | #41,657 | 0.95% |
| Count | 486 | 522 | 7.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maertens
The ethnicity associated with the surname Maertens also showed some changes over the decade according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. While the majority of individuals with this last name identified as White (88.70%) in 2010, this was a slight decrease from 91.36% in 2000. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled, jumping from 1.44% to 2.49%. There was also an increase in those identifying with two or more races, going from 2.47% to 3.45%, and those identifying as Hispanic, increasing from 4.73% to 5.36%. No individuals with the Maertens surname identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.36% | 88.7% | -2.91% |
| Hispanic | 4.73% | 5.36% | 13.32% |
| Two or More Races | 2.47% | 3.45% | 39.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.44% | 2.49% | 72.92% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |