Explore the Family Name Marich
The meaning of Marich
Americanized form of Croatian and Serbian Marić, Slovenian Marič (see Maric). Some characteristic forenames: Croatian, Serbian, and Slovenian Milan, Mirko.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Marich in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Marich has slightly decreased in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Marich ranked 29,662 and by 2010 it had slipped to 29,693, marking a minor decline of 0.1%. However, the total count of individuals carrying the surname increased by 5.87%, from 749 people in 2000 to 793 in 2010. The proportion per 100k also decreased slightly from 0.28 to 0.27, a change of -3.57%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,662 | #29,693 | -0.1% |
| Count | 749 | 793 | 5.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.27 | -3.57% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marich
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that most bearers of the surname Marich identify as White, with a slight decrease from 93.72% in 2000 to 91.55% in 2010. There was no measurable change in the number of Marichs identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Interestingly, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising by 33.59% from 3.87% in 2000 to 5.17% in 2010. There was also a new representation from the Black community at 0.88% in 2010, where there was previously none recorded in 2000. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased from 1.87% to 1.51% during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.72% | 91.55% | -2.32% |
| Hispanic | 3.87% | 5.17% | 33.59% |
| Two or More Races | 1.87% | 1.51% | -19.25% |
| Black | 0% | 0.88% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |