Explore the Family Name Marohn
The meaning of Marohn
East German: from an Old Prussian personal name. Some characteristic forenames: German Gerd, Ingeborg, Klaus, Kurt.
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How common is the last name Marohn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Marohn saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Marohn ranked 36,716 in popularity and dropped to 38,484 by 2010, marking a 4.82% decrease. The number of individuals possessing the surname remained relatively stable over this decade, with a total count of 574 in 2000 slightly increasing to 575 in 2010. However, the proportion of people named Marohn per 100k decreased by 9.52%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,716 | #38,484 | -4.82% |
| Count | 574 | 575 | 0.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.19 | -9.52% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marohn
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Marohn as represented in the Decennial U.S. Census data, there are some changes between 2000 and 2010. In both years, the majority of those with the Marohn surname identified as White, with percentages increasing slightly from 96.69% in 2000 to 97.22% in 2010. The Hispanic representation within this surname group also saw an increase of 21.66% during this decade. In contrast, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races dropped from 1.22% in 2000 to zero by 2010. There were no individuals with the Marohn surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.69% | 97.22% | 0.55% |
| Hispanic | 1.57% | 1.91% | 21.66% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |