Explore the Family Name Mariner
The meaning of Mariner
1. English: occupational name from Middle English mariner ‘sailor, seaman, boatman’ (Anglo-Norman French mariner, Old French marinier, marnier, merinier). Compare Marriner. 2. Catalan: occupational name for a sailor, mariner (from Late Latin marinarius, a derivative of marinus ‘marine’). 3. Americanized form of French Marin 1. History: This surname (see 3 above) is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of America.
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How common is the last name Mariner in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Mariner" has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mariner was ranked 18,506 in terms of popularity and it fell to 20,884 by 2010, indicating a decline of 12.85%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this name decreased from 1,376 to 1,262 during the same period, marking an 8.28% drop. The proportion of individuals named Mariner per 100,000 also lessened from 0.51 to 0.43, showing a 15.69% decrease.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #18,506 | #20,884 | -12.85% |
| Count | 1,376 | 1,262 | -8.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.51 | 0.43 | -15.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mariner
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that there have been some changes from 2000 to 2010 among people with the surname of Mariner. While the percentage of White individuals decreased from 81.54% to 78.61%, representing a 3.59% decrease, other ethnic identities saw an increase. For example, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 2.11% to 2.69%, an increase of 27.49%. The biggest increase was seen in those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, which went up from 0.73% to 1.03%, a surge of 41.10%. People of two or more ethnic identities increased from 1.45% to 1.90%, a 31.03% rise, while individuals identifying as Black made up 10.90% in 2000 rising to 12.36% in 2010, a 13.39% increase. Lastly, the Hispanic group saw a small increase from 3.27% to 3.41%, indicating a 4.28% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.54% | 78.61% | -3.59% |
| Black | 10.9% | 12.36% | 13.39% |
| Hispanic | 3.27% | 3.41% | 4.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.11% | 2.69% | 27.49% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 1.9% | 31.03% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.73% | 1.03% | 41.1% |