Explore the Family Name Marik
The meaning of Marik
Czech (Mařík) and Slovak (mainly Márik and Marík): from a pet form of the personal names Marek and Martin, or a derivative of the Czech female personal name Máří (see Maria).
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How common is the last name Marik in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Marik has seen a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 42,056th in terms of popularity and had a count of 486 instances. By 2010, its rank had dropped to 48,717, and the count reduced to 433, marking a decrease of 15.84% in rank and 10.91% in count. This change also impacted the proportion per 100k, as it went down by 16.67%, reaching 0.15 in 2010 from 0.18 in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,056 | #48,717 | -15.84% |
| Count | 486 | 433 | -10.91% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.15 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marik
On the other hand, the ethnic identity associated with the surname Marik remained predominantly white from 2000 to 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals identifying as white barely changed, decreasing slightly from 95.88% to 95.84%. During this timeframe, the percentage of people with this surname who identified as having two or more races increased by 28.47%, rising from 1.44% to 1.85%. Notably, there were no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic by 2010, contrasting with small percentages in 2000. Lastly, those identifying as Black emerged in 2010 at 1.15%, whereas there were none in 2000. No data was available for the American Indian and Alaskan Native category.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.88% | 95.84% | -0.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1.44% | 1.85% | 28.47% |
| Black | 0% | 1.15% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.03% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.44% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |