Explore the Family Name Marner
The meaning of Marner
English (Sussex) and German: occupational name for a sailor (see Mariner), from Anglo-Norman French mariner, Middle High German marnære ‘seaman’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Marner in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Marner has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 35,387th most common name in the United States and fell to 37,591st in 2010, representing a decline of 6.23%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 602 to 592 during the same period, indicating a 1.66% drop. The proportion of Marners per 100,000 people also witnessed a decrease by 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,387 | #37,591 | -6.23% |
| Count | 602 | 592 | -1.66% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.2 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marner
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that there have been some shifts within the Marner population from 2000 to 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, although this percentage has slightly lessened from 84.55% to 81.25%. Those identifying as Black have increased, moving from 13.12% to 15.71%. Interestingly, the percentage of those identifying as two or more races has also seen a significant increase - from 1% to 2.03%. However, the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities have remained stagnant, with the Hispanic representation dropping to zero by 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.55% | 81.25% | -3.9% |
| Black | 13.12% | 15.71% | 19.74% |
| Two or More Races | 1% | 2.03% | 103% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |