Explore the Family Name Marian
The meaning of Marian
1. Romanian and Polish: from the male personal name Marian, from Latin Marianus (see Mariano). 2. German: variant of Marien. 3. English (northern): variant of Marion 2. 4. French: variant of Marien 3. Some characteristic forenames: Romanian Radu, Laurentiu, Mihaela, Tiberiu, Vasile, Viorica.
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How common is the last name Marian in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Marian has seen a decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 25,825th most popular surname but dropped to the 28,465th position by 2010, representing a change of -10.22%. The total count of individuals with this surname also declined from 895 to 838 during this period, marking a -6.37% change. Consequently, the proportion of people named Marian per 100,000 decreased by -15.15%, from 0.33 to 0.28.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,825 | #28,465 | -10.22% |
| Count | 895 | 838 | -6.37% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.28 | -15.15% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marian
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some interesting trends. The percentage of individuals with the surname Marian who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic increased by 32.52% and 25.19% respectively between 2000 and 2010. However, there was a significant drop in the number of people identifying as Black or having two or more races, with changes of -46.64% and -40.73%. The percentage of those identifying as White remained relatively stable, with a slight increase of 0.70%, while the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at 0.00% for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.11% | 80.67% | 0.7% |
| Hispanic | 7.82% | 9.79% | 25.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.69% | 4.89% | 32.52% |
| Black | 5.36% | 2.86% | -46.64% |
| Two or More Races | 3.02% | 1.79% | -40.73% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |