Explore the Family Name Marlatt
The meaning of Marlatt
Variant of Marlette, a surname of French origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Marlatt in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Marlatt saw a slight decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 12,605th in terms of prevalence and dropped to 12,720th by 2010, a decrease of 0.91%. However, despite this slight dip in ranking, the actual count of individuals with the Marlatt surname increased from 2,253 to 2,427, a growth of 7.72%. This suggests that while other surnames may have become more prevalent, the total number of people named Marlatt actually grew.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,605 | #12,720 | -0.91% |
| Count | 2,253 | 2,427 | 7.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.84 | 0.82 | -2.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marlatt
The Decennial U.S. Census data also highlights shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the Marlatt surname. In 2000, 96.89% of those with the Marlatt name identified as White, but this percentage decreased slightly to 94.52% by 2010. Over the same period, there was a significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, going from 1.07% to 2.60%, which is a 142.99% change. Interestingly, the census started capturing Marlatt respondents who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black in 2010, where they represented 0.78% and 0.29% respectively. Meanwhile, the proportion of Marlatts identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dipped slightly from 0.62% to 0.58%, and those reporting two or more races increased from 0.93% to 1.24%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.89% | 94.52% | -2.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.07% | 2.6% | 142.99% |
| Two or More Races | 0.93% | 1.24% | 33.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.78% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.62% | 0.58% | -6.45% |
| Black | 0% | 0.29% | 0% |