Explore the Family Name Maraj
The meaning of Maraj
Indian: shortened form of Maharaj. This surname is most common in Trinidad and Tobago. Some characteristic forenames: Indian Bal, Indira, Indrani, Khemraj, Mahadeo, Mukesh, Nisha, Raj, Ramesh, Ramsaran, Sattie.
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How common is the last name Maraj in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Maraj has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 40,761st most popular surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 29,986th position - a rise of 26.43%. The count of individuals with the Maraj surname also saw a substantial increase of 55.05%, growing from 505 individuals in 2000 to 783 in 2010. This reflects a proportional growth per 100k people from 0.19 to 0.27, marking an increase of 42.11%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,761 | #29,986 | 26.43% |
| Count | 505 | 783 | 55.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.27 | 42.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maraj
Looking at the ethnicity associated with the Maraj surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. In both years, the majority of individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, increasing slightly from 34.26% to 36.78%. There was a significant decrease (-46.75%) in the number of individuals reporting two or more races, declining from 26.14% in 2000 to 13.92% in 2010. Conversely, there were increases in those identifying as White (from 9.50% to 11.37%) and Black (from 19.60% to 27.84%). However, the proportion of those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native declined by 30.69%, dropping from 2.77% to 1.92%. The percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic showed slight growth, moving from 7.72% to 8.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 34.26% | 36.78% | 7.36% |
| Black | 19.6% | 27.84% | 42.04% |
| Two or More Races | 26.14% | 13.92% | -46.75% |
| White | 9.5% | 11.37% | 19.68% |
| Hispanic | 7.72% | 8.17% | 5.83% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.77% | 1.92% | -30.69% |