Explore the Family Name Mariana
The meaning of Mariana
Portuguese, Spanish, and Indonesian: from the female personal name Mariana, a feminine form of Mariano (widely used because of its association with the cult of the Virgin Mary) and, in some cases, a compound of the most common female names Maria and Ana (see Anna). — Note: As a name from Indonesia or any other country where hereditary surnames are not in general use, this name was registered as a surname only after immigration of its bearers to the US.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mariana in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mariana saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It fell from rank 70473 in 2000 to 71042 in 2010, representing a decrease of 0.81%. However, despite this fall in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Mariana surname increased by 6.18%, going from 259 in 2000 to 275 in 2010. This slight growth in count did not prevent a decrease in proportion per 100k, which fell by 10.0% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,473 | #71,042 | -0.81% |
| Count | 259 | 275 | 6.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mariana
Data from the Decennial U.S. Census also reveals changes in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mariana. In 2000, the majority of those with the Mariana surname identified as White (80.69%), followed by Hispanic (15.44%). By 2010, the percentage of those who identified as White had fallen to 66.55%, a decrease of 17.52%. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic rose to 22.91%, an increase of 48.38%. Additionally, in 2010, some people with the Mariana surname began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (6.55%) and Black (2.55%), whereas there were no such responses recorded in 2000. No change was recorded for the categories of American Indian and Alaskan Native or Two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.69% | 66.55% | -17.52% |
| Hispanic | 15.44% | 22.91% | 48.38% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 6.55% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 2.55% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |