Explore the Family Name Maramba
The meaning of Maramba
Filipino: variant of Madamba.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Maramba in the United States?
The surname Maramba, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 79,394 in terms of most common surnames, but by 2010 it had risen to rank 61,436 – an increase of over 22%. The count of individuals with this last name also saw a significant uptick during this decade, growing by nearly 47% from 223 to 327. Additionally, the proportion of people named Maramba per 100,000 residents increased by 37.5%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #79,394 | #61,436 | 22.62% |
| Count | 223 | 327 | 46.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.11 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maramba
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Maramba identified as Asian or Pacific Islander. This group increased from 73.09% in 2000 to 77.68% in 2010, signifying a change of 6.28%. Those identifying as two or more races fell significantly, down by 38.32%, alongside a drop in those identifying as White and Black. Interestingly, the percentage of Marambas identifying as Hispanic was recorded for the first time in 2010 at 2.14%. No participants reported identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 73.09% | 77.68% | 6.28% |
| White | 13% | 11.93% | -8.23% |
| Two or More Races | 9.42% | 5.81% | -38.32% |
| Black | 4.04% | 2.45% | -39.36% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.14% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |