Explore the Family Name Marmion
The meaning of Marmion
1. Irish: perhaps an Anglicized form of an unidentified Gaelic name. Compare Merriman. 2. English (Lancashire; of Norman origin) and French: nickname from Old French marmion ‘monkey, brat’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Marmion in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname 'Marmion' experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked at 39,499 and dropped to 44,193 by 2010, marking an 11.88% decline. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname fell from 524 in 2000 to 487 in 2010, showing a 7.06% decrease. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a drop of 10.53%, going from 0.19 in 2000 to 0.17 by the end of the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,499 | #44,193 | -11.88% |
| Count | 524 | 487 | -7.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marmion
In terms of ethnic identity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, the Marmions were predominantly White, with the percentage increasing slightly from 86.64% in 2000 to 87.27% in 2010. The representation of Hispanics within the Marmion population decreased by 3.01%, moving from 11.64% in 2000 to 11.29% in 2010. There was no noticeable change in the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories over this period; these figures remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.64% | 87.27% | 0.73% |
| Hispanic | 11.64% | 11.29% | -3.01% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |