Explore the Family Name Maret
The meaning of Maret
French: from a pet form of the female personal name Marie. History: This surname can be traced back to Benjamin Maret born in VA in 1750.
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How common is the last name Maret in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Maret has seen a decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 39,378th most common surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 50,851st spot, representing a decline of 29.14 percent. Similarly, the count of people with the Maret surname also decreased from 526 in 2000 to 410 in 2010, indicating a drop of 22.05 percent. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also saw a fall of 26.32 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,378 | #50,851 | -29.14% |
| Count | 526 | 410 | -22.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.14 | -26.32% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maret
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows variations for the surname Maret between 2000 and 2010. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 35.86 percent. Also, there were no respondents who identified as belonging to two or more races in 2010, compared to 1.33 percent in 2000. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as White increased slightly, from 92.78 percent to 94.39 percent. Interestingly, those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 46.62 percent over the decade. No respondents identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.78% | 94.39% | 1.74% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.04% | 1.95% | -35.86% |
| Hispanic | 1.33% | 1.95% | 46.62% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |