Explore the Family Name Marolt
The meaning of Marolt
1. Slovenian: presumably a status name for a steward of the estate, derived from German Meierhold ‘steward’ (compare Majer), or a derivative of the ancient Germanic personal name Marhold (see Marold). 2. Slovenian: alternatively, from a respelling of marovt, an obsolete word meaning ‘disobedient person’ and also ‘student’, hence possibly a nickname for a disobedient or a studious person. 3. Dutch and German: rare variant of Marold.
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How common is the last name Marolt in the United States?
The surname Marolt has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the decade from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Marolt was ranked 50,366th most common name in the U.S., falling to 53,667th in 2010, a decrease of 6.55%. The count of individuals with the Marolt surname also declined slightly, from 390 in 2000 to 385 in 2010, representing a -1.28% change. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Marolt per 100,000 decreased by 7.14%, from 0.14 in 2000 to 0.13 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #50,366 | #53,667 | -6.55% |
| Count | 390 | 385 | -1.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marolt
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Marolt, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of people with this surname are identified as White, making up 92.82% in 2000 and 89.87% in 2010, indicating a slight decrease of 3.18%. Over the same period, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased marginally from 2.31% to 2.34%. Noteworthy is the significant increase in Marolts who reported having two or more races, jumping by 204.69% from 1.28% in 2000 to 3.90% in 2010. The percentage of individuals of Hispanic ethnicity also rose from 2.82% to 3.12%, marking a 10.64% increase. There were no recorded Marolts who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.82% | 89.87% | -3.18% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 3.9% | 204.69% |
| Hispanic | 2.82% | 3.12% | 10.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.31% | 2.34% | 1.3% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |