Explore the Family Name Marcussen
The meaning of Marcussen
Danish, Norwegian, North German, and Dutch: patronymic from the personal name Marcus (see Mark 1). In North America, this surname is also an altered form of the variant Markussen. Some characteristic forenames: Scandinavian Erik, Alf, Britt. German Hans, Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Marcussen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Marcussen saw a slight decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 43,955 and fell to 45,105 in 2010, showing a change of -2.62%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased by 2.81%, growing from 462 in 2000 to 475 in 2010. The proportion per 100k people also decreased slightly, going from 0.17 in 2000 to 0.16 in 2010, marking a change of -5.88%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,955 | #45,105 | -2.62% |
| Count | 462 | 475 | 2.81% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marcussen
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname Marcussen, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority identified as White in both 2000 (95.89%) and 2010 (94.74%), although there was a small decrease (-1.20%). The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Two or more races saw increases in 2010 to 1.05% and 2.53% respectively. There was also an increase in those who identified as Hispanic, rising from 1.30% in 2000 to 1.68% in 2010, a 29.23% change. No Marcussens identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.89% | 94.74% | -1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 1.95% | 2.53% | 29.74% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% | 1.68% | 29.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.05% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |