Explore the Family Name Margerum
The meaning of Margerum
English: variant of Marjoram, apparently a nickname from Middle English majorane, mageram ‘marjoram’, the plant Origanum vulgare (via Old French from medieval Latin majorana).
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How common is the last name Margerum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Margerum saw a mild increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It rose from rank 32488 to 32079, marking a positive change of 1.26%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased by 7.8%, going from 667 people in 2000 to 719 in 2010. Yet, the proportion per 100,000 people slightly decreased by 4%, moving from 0.25 to 0.24 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,488 | #32,079 | 1.26% |
| Count | 667 | 719 | 7.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Margerum
Regarding the ethnic identity of those carrying the Margerum surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows a predominantly White demographic. In 2000, 89.36% identified as White, decreasing marginally to 87.07% in 2010. The next largest group was Black, making up 8.10% in 2000 and growing to 9.74% in 2010. There was also a minor growth in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.35% to 1.67% over the ten years. Meanwhile, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races saw a decline from 0.90% to 0.70%. No individuals reported as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.36% | 87.07% | -2.56% |
| Black | 8.1% | 9.74% | 20.25% |
| Hispanic | 1.35% | 1.67% | 23.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.9% | 0.7% | -22.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |