Explore the Family Name Maracle
The meaning of Maracle
Americanized form of German Merckel, a variant of Merkel. Compare Maricle, Meracle, and Miracle.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Maracle in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Maracle saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 49,159 in popularity, with 402 individuals bearing it. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 52,037 with only 399 individuals carrying the name, marking a small decline of 0.75%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 6.67%, moving from 0.15 to 0.14.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #49,159 | #52,037 | -5.85% |
| Count | 402 | 399 | -0.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maracle
The Decennial U.S. Census data reveals interesting shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Maracle between 2000 and 2010. There was an increase of 13.71% in those identifying as two or more races, moving from 9.7% to 11.03%. However, there were decreases in the White and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, dropping by 2.01% and 9.85% respectively. The largest shift was seen in the Hispanic category, which surged by 164.32%, albeit from a relatively low base of 1.99% to 5.26%. The Asian/Pacific Islander and Black categories remained constant with no individuals identifying under these ethnicities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.27% | 44.36% | -2.01% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 42.54% | 38.35% | -9.85% |
| Two or More Races | 9.7% | 11.03% | 13.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.99% | 5.26% | 164.32% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |