Explore the Family Name Maradiaga
The meaning of Maradiaga
Hispanic (mainly Honduras and Nicaragua): altered form of Basque Madariaga. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Juan, Luis, Mario, Pedro, Santos, Adan, Alicia, Alma Rosa, Ana, Angel, Argentina, Armando. Portuguese Ligia.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Maradiaga in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Maradiaga saw a significant rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, this surname was ranked 19,734th in frequency, but by 2010 it had climbed to 12,068th, indicating a change of about 38.85%. The count of individuals with the Maradiaga surname also more than doubled during this period, going from 1,263 in 2000 to 2,584 in 2010, an increase of 104.59%. Similarly, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 individuals in the U.S. population rose from 0.47 to 0.88, showing a growth of 87.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,734 | #12,068 | 38.85% |
| Count | 1,263 | 2,584 | 104.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.47 | 0.88 | 87.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maradiaga
The data on the ethnic identity of individuals carrying the Maradiaga surname, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census, showed some changes between 2000 and 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity dominated among those with the Maradiaga surname, increasing slightly from 94.38% in 2000 to 95.94% in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of individuals identifying as White decreased slightly from 3.56% to 3.44%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped by 45.07%, and Black by 63.49%. Unfortunately, the data for those identifying as two or more races was suppressed in the 2010 census for privacy reasons, but in 2000 it was recorded at 0.71%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained unchanged at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.38% | 95.94% | 1.65% |
| White | 3.56% | 3.44% | -3.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.71% | 0.39% | -45.07% |
| Black | 0.63% | 0.23% | -63.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0.71% | 0% | -100% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |