Explore the Family Name Mairena
The meaning of Mairena
Spanish: habitational name from any of the places called Mairena in Seville province, from (villa) Mariana, derived from the Latin personal name Marius (see Mario).
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How common is the last name Mairena in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mairena has significantly increased from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Mairena was ranked as the 37,145th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had jumped to the 27,164th position, marking a 26.87% change. The number of individuals carrying this surname also rose from 565 in 2000 to 891 in 2010, an increase of 57.7%. For every 100k people, the proportion bearing the name Mairena grew by 42.86%, from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.3 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,145 | #27,164 | 26.87% |
| Count | 565 | 891 | 57.7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.3 | 42.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mairena
In terms of ethnic identity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Mairena surname identify as Hispanic, with a slight increase from 93.81% in 2000 to 94.28% in 2010. People who identified as White and carried the surname Mairena also saw a significant upturn from 3.36% in 2000 to 4.38% in 2010. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as Black decreased from 1.77% to 1.12%. There were no recorded changes for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, and American Indian and Alaskan Native under the Mairena surname within the given period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 93.81% | 94.28% | 0.5% |
| White | 3.36% | 4.38% | 30.36% |
| Black | 1.77% | 1.12% | -36.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |