Explore the Family Name Maragos
The meaning of Maragos
Greek: occupational name meaning ‘carpenter’, from Italian (Venetian) marangon. Some characteristic forenames: Greek Demetrios, Iraklis, Nikos, Spiro, Stathis.
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How common is the last name Maragos in the United States?
Based on the data collected from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Maragos was ranked 64,750 in popularity in 2000 and dropped slightly to 69,170 in 2010, indicating a decline of 6.83%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased marginally, from 287 in 2000 to 284 in 2010, representing a drop of 1.05%. Furthermore, the proportion of this surname per 100k people showed a decrease of 9.09% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,750 | #69,170 | -6.83% |
| Count | 287 | 284 | -1.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maragos
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Maragos surname identified themselves as White, accounting for 96.86% in 2000 and increasing slightly to 97.18% in 2010. A small percentage (1.74%) identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, but this figure was suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. No changes were noted for the categories of Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0% throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.86% | 97.18% | 0.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.74% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |