Explore the Family Name Maresca
The meaning of Maresca
Italian (southern): variant of Maresco. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Luigi, Giuseppe, Pasquale, Rocco, Carmine, Aniello, Carlo, Ciro, Constantino, Sal.
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How common is the last name Maresca in the United States?
The popularity of the surname 'Maresca' has experienced a slight decrease over the past decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it ranked as the 15,016th most common surname in the United States, and by 2010, it had slipped to the 15,763rd position, marking a 4.97% drop. Despite this, the count of individuals with this surname actually rose slightly from 1,806 to 1,849, indicating a growth of 2.38%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k people, there was a downward trend from 0.67 to 0.63, representing a 5.97% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,016 | #15,763 | -4.97% |
| Count | 1,806 | 1,849 | 2.38% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.67 | 0.63 | -5.97% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maresca
Looking at the ethnic identity associated with the surname 'Maresca', the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. The majority of bearers of this surname identify as White, though this figure has seen a small decrease from 95.63% to 92.92%. Notably, there has been a marked increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with the percentage growing from 2.88% to 4.71%, a change of 63.54%. There has also been a significant rise in Marescas identifying as two or more races, from 0.72% to 1.19%, an increase of 65.28%. There were no reported Marescas of Asian/Pacific Islander descent in 2000, but by 2010, 0.59% identified as such. Conversely, the percentage identifying as Black went from 0.39% to zero within this time frame. No data was available for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.63% | 92.92% | -2.83% |
| Hispanic | 2.88% | 4.71% | 63.54% |
| Two or More Races | 0.72% | 1.19% | 65.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.59% | 0% |
| Black | 0.39% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |