Explore the Family Name Marmer
The meaning of Marmer
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): artificial name from Yiddish marmer ‘marble’ (see Marmor). Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Herschel. Russian Grigoriy, Igor, Oleg.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Marmer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Marmer witnessed a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. It was ranked 66,073rd most popular surname in 2000 and dropped to 85,659th in 2010, marking a decline of almost 30%. The overall count also fell by over 22%, from 280 individuals bearing this surname in 2000 to 218 in 2010. In terms of proportion per 100k, there was also a reduction of 30%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #85,659 | -29.64% |
| Count | 280 | 218 | -22.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.07 | -30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marmer
The ethnicity associated with the surname Marmer, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, is predominantly White. In 2000, about 95.71% of those bearing the surname identified as White, and this figure rose slightly to 97.71% in 2010. There was a minor representation of Hispanics in 2000 at 1.79%, but this figure dropped to zero by 2010. Categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native showed no significant change or representation during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.71% | 97.71% | 2.09% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.79% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |