Explore the Family Name Maranon
The meaning of Maranon
Spanish (Marañón): habitational name from a place called Marañón in Navarre, from maraña ‘thicket, brushwood’. This surname is also found in the Philippines.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Maranon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Maranon has seen a significant increase in popularity over time. In 2000, its rank was at 51,233 and by 2010, it had risen to 40,313, marking a substantial 21.31% growth in popularity. The numerical count of people with this surname also increased from 382 to 543 during this period, reflecting a 42.15% rise. Moreover, the proportion of individuals named Maranon per 100k people grew by 28.57%, from 0.14 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,233 | #40,313 | 21.31% |
| Count | 382 | 543 | 42.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.18 | 28.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maranon
The ethnicity distribution of the Maranon surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, has also seen some changes between 2000 and 2010. In both years, the majority identified as Hispanic, increasing from 64.4% to 67.77%. The second largest ethnic group was Asian/Pacific Islander, although their percentage slightly decreased from 27.23% to 26.89%. The percentage of those identifying as White dropped notably by 24.01%, from 6.54% to 4.97%. There were no recorded individuals of Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in 2010, whereas in 2000, 1.83% identified as Two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 64.4% | 67.77% | 5.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 27.23% | 26.89% | -1.25% |
| White | 6.54% | 4.97% | -24.01% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |