Explore the Family Name Marlborough
The meaning of Marlborough
English (mainly Hertfordshire and Middlesex): habitational name from Marlborough (Wiltshire). The placename probaby derives from the Old English personal name Mǣrla + Old English beorg ‘hill, mound’.
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How common is the last name Marlborough in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Marlborough showed a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 86,341st most popular surname, with a count of 201 people carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had increased to 84,463rd, indicating an upward trend in popularity by 2.18%. The count also rose to 222, showing an increase of 10.45% over the decade. This resulted in a rise in the proportion per 100,000 from 0.07 to 0.08, reflecting a 14.29% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #86,341 | #84,463 | 2.18% |
| Count | 201 | 222 | 10.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.08 | 14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marlborough
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Marlborough, data from the Decennial U.S. Census revealed that it is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In 2000, 91.54% of individuals with this surname identified as White, and this percentage increased to 93.69% by 2010. There was a small representation of the Black community with the name, decreasing from 4.98% in 2000 to 3.15% in 2010. The Hispanic representation decreased to zero by 2010, after accounting for 2.99% in 2000. The data showed no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.54% | 93.69% | 2.35% |
| Black | 4.98% | 3.15% | -36.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.99% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |