Explore the Family Name Maresh
The meaning of Maresh
Americanized form of Czech and Slovak Mareš (see Mares).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Maresh in the United States?
The surname "Maresh" displayed a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010 according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, the rank of the surname was at 21,335 and dropped to 22,880 by 2010. This showed a descent of approximately 7.24 percent. In terms of count, the number of individuals with the Maresh surname went from 1,144 in 2000 to 1,119 in 2010, marking a decrease of about 2.19 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined from 0.42 to 0.38 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,335 | #22,880 | -7.24% |
| Count | 1,144 | 1,119 | -2.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.38 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maresh
When considering ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that majority of individuals with the "Maresh" surname identify as White. This demographic made up 96.42 percent of the population in 2000 and slightly decreased to 95.80 percent in 2010. During the same period, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders with the Maresh surname decreased by 23.81 percent. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as Black increased by 22.73 percent, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a considerable increase of 82.79 percent. It's important to note that no individuals identified as having two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.42% | 95.8% | -0.64% |
| Hispanic | 1.22% | 2.23% | 82.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.05% | 0.8% | -23.81% |
| Black | 0.44% | 0.54% | 22.73% |
| Two or More Races | 0.87% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |