Explore the Family Name Marolf
The meaning of Marolf
German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Marwolf, composed of the elements mari, meri ‘famous’ + wolf ‘wolf’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Marolf in the United States?
The surname Marolf saw a slight decrease in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In the year 2000, it ranked 35,621 in terms of popularity and slipped to 38,801 by 2010, marking a decline of 8.93%. The count of people bearing this surname also fell slightly from 597 in 2000 to 569 in 2010, constituting a 4.69% drop. The proportion per 100,000 people declined by 13.64% from 0.22 to 0.19 over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,621 | #38,801 | -8.93% |
| Count | 597 | 569 | -4.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.19 | -13.64% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marolf
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that individuals with the Marolf surname were predominantly of White ethnicity in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a modest decrease in this percentage from 98.83% in 2000 to 96.84% in 2010. During this period, there was no recorded change for Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities. Interestingly, though, the Hispanic representation within this surname group emerged in 2010 at 1.76%, where it had been non-existent in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.83% | 96.84% | -2.01% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.76% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.84% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |