Explore the Family Name Maras
How common is the last name Maras in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Maras experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 25,885 with a count of 892, or about 0.33 per 100,000 people. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 27,646, with only 870 counts, or roughly 0.29 per 100,000 people. This indicates a decline of 6.8% in rank and a 2.47% decrease in count, reflecting a 12.12% drop in proportion per 100,000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,885 | #27,646 | -6.8% |
| Count | 892 | 870 | -2.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.29 | -12.12% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maras
In relation to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some shifts over the same decade. The percentage of people with the surname Maras identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander more than doubled from 1.79% to 3.91%, indicating a significant increase of 118.44%. Conversely, those identifying with two or more races saw a sharp decline from 4.15% to 1.26%, a drop of 69.64%. Individuals identifying as White remained almost steady at approximately 88%, with a minimal decrease of 0.20%. The Hispanic representation observed a modest rise from 5.04% to 5.98%, an increase of 18.65%. The Black population, as well as the American Indian and Alaskan Native populations, exhibited no change, remaining constant at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.23% | 88.05% | -0.2% |
| Hispanic | 5.04% | 5.98% | 18.65% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.79% | 3.91% | 118.44% |
| Two or More Races | 4.15% | 1.26% | -69.64% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |