Explore the Family Name Maran
The meaning of Maran
1. Irish: variant of Moran. 2. Italian (Veneto): variant of Marano. 3. French: from an old personal name probably derived from marenc, an adjective meaning ‘marine’ (attested in Old French cormarenc ‘cormorant’, literally ‘sea crow’) and derived from Latin mare ‘sea’ + the suffix -enc (from ancient Germanic -ing). 4. Romanian (Mǎran): nickname derived from the adjective mare ‘big’. 5. Indian (Tamil Nadu, Kerala): derivative of Tamil Kundravan ‘of the hills’, via the variant Maravan. In southern India this is a name traditionally borne by temple musicians.
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How common is the last name Maran in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Maran has seen a slight increase in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 39,499 and by 2010, it had moved up to rank 38,801, marking a change of 1.77%. The number of individuals bearing the surname also increased from 524 in 2000 to 569 in 2010, which indicated an 8.59% increase. However, the proportion per 100,000 remained steady at 0.19.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,499 | #38,801 | 1.77% |
| Count | 524 | 569 | 8.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maran
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows significant changes for those with the Maran surname. From 2000 to 2010, there was a near doubling of those identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander, increasing from 12.60% to 24.96%. The percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 72.71% to 55.54%, while the Hispanic representation increased from 11.07% to 16.70%. There were no individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and there was a small increase in those identifying as Black, up to 2.11% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as having two or more races dropped to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.71% | 55.54% | -23.61% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 12.6% | 24.96% | 98.1% |
| Hispanic | 11.07% | 16.7% | 50.86% |
| Black | 0% | 2.11% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.72% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |