Explore the Family Name Maroon
The meaning of Maroon
Americanized form of Arabic Maroun.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Maroon in the United States?
The surname Maroon saw a slight decrease in popularity according to the U.S. Decennial Census, falling from a rank of 27,289 in 2000 to 27,481 in 2010, reflecting a change of -0.7%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased by 5.28% during the same period, going from 833 to 877. The proportion of individuals named Maroon per 100,000 people also experienced a slight dip of -3.23%, moving from 0.31 to 0.3.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,289 | #27,481 | -0.7% |
| Count | 833 | 877 | 5.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.3 | -3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maroon
On the topic of ethnic identity, the U.S. Decennial Census data indicates that in 2010, the majority of individuals carrying the Maroon surname identified as White (90.19%), albeit slightly less than in 2000 (91.36%). This was followed by a very small percentage identifying as Hispanic (3.08%) or Asian/Pacific Islander (2.62%). Interestingly, between 2000 and 2010, there was an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic by 21.30% and 22.22% respectively. Those reporting as having two or more races decreased by -4.90%. No individuals identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.36% | 90.19% | -1.28% |
| Hispanic | 2.52% | 3.08% | 22.22% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.16% | 2.62% | 21.3% |
| Two or More Races | 2.04% | 1.94% | -4.9% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |