Explore the Family Name Marotz
The meaning of Marotz
German: from a Germanized Slavic pet form of the Old Slavic personal name Maroslav, with the first element probably based on the root mar- ‘to ruin’.
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How common is the last name Marotz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Marotz experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Marotz was ranked 42,529 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had slipped to rank 43,651 – a decrease of 2.64%. However, the total count of individuals bearing this surname increased from 480 in 2000 to 494 in 2010, reflecting a modest growth of 2.92%. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a minor reduction of 5.56% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,529 | #43,651 | -2.64% |
| Count | 480 | 494 | 2.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.17 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marotz
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of those with the Marotz surname identify as White. In 2000, a whopping 98.75% identified as such, which slightly decreased to 97.77% by 2010. There was no recorded change in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories. Interestingly, though starting from zero in 2000, there was an emergence of a Hispanic representation among people with the Marotz surname, showing a change to 1.42% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.75% | 97.77% | -0.99% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.42% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |