Explore the Family Name Marasigan
The meaning of Marasigan
Filipino: nickname derived from dasig, a word meaning ‘lively’ in Cebuano and ‘to be quick, to hasten’ in Hiligaynon, + the circumfix ma- -an, expressing ability. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Alberto, Alicia, Armando, Benito, Caridad, Carmelita, Cesar, Conchita, Conrado, Domingo, Eduardo, Emelita.
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How common is the last name Marasigan in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Marasigan has seen an increase in popularity. In 2000, Marasigan was ranked as the 26876th most popular surname, while by 2010 it had risen to 21790th place, indicating a growth rate of approximately 18.92%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this time period, growing from 850 people in 2000 to 1193 people by 2010, an increase of 40.35%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals with the Marasigan surname per 100k people increased by 25% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,876 | #21,790 | 18.92% |
| Count | 850 | 1,193 | 40.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.4 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marasigan
Regarding ethnicity, information from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Marasigan identify as Asian/Pacific Islander, making up 88.47% and 88.68% of the population in 2000 and 2010 respectively. This represents a slight increase of 0.24%. The second largest group identifies with two or more races, though their proportion decreased by 15.03% from 2000 to 2010. The proportion of White individuals decreased slightly by 10.94%, while the Hispanic representation increased by 51.00%. There were no Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals identified with this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 88.47% | 88.68% | 0.24% |
| Two or More Races | 6.12% | 5.2% | -15.03% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 3.02% | 51% |
| White | 3.29% | 2.93% | -10.94% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |