Explore the Family Name Maravilla
The meaning of Maravilla
Spanish: nickname from maravilla ‘wonder’ (from Latin mirabilia ‘extraordinary thing, marvel’). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Juan, Luis, Jesus, Jose Luis, Manuel, Ricardo, Roberto, Ignacio, Alfonso, Felipe, Francisco.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Maravilla in the United States?
The surname Maravilla has seen a surge in popularity over the last decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Maravilla was ranked as the 8,147th most common surname, but by 2010 it had jumped to the 6,052nd spot, marking an impressive increase of 25.71%. The number of individuals carrying this name also grew substantially during this period, rising from 3,747 to 5,669, which corresponds to a significant upturn of 51.29%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Maravilla per 100,000 residents rose from 1.39 to 1.92, accounting for an increase of 38.13%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,147 | #6,052 | 25.71% |
| Count | 3,747 | 5,669 | 51.29% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.39 | 1.92 | 38.13% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maravilla
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Maravilla, using the Decennial U.S. Census data, we see that the majority of individuals with this name identify as Hispanic. This group accounted for 88.36% in 2000 and increased slightly to 89.95% in 2010. On the other hand, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 7.37% to 5.96%, while those identifying as having two or more races dropped from 0.85% to 0.55%. The percentage of individuals identifying as White remained fairly stable, moving from 3.15% to 3.18%. Interestingly, the groups identifying as Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native were not present in 2000, but they appeared in 2010, registering at 0.25% and 0.12% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 88.36% | 89.95% | 1.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.37% | 5.96% | -19.13% |
| White | 3.15% | 3.18% | 0.95% |
| Two or More Races | 0.85% | 0.55% | -35.29% |
| Black | 0% | 0.25% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.12% | 0% |