Explore the Family Name Marre
The meaning of Marre
1. Italian: from the plural of marra (see Marra). 2. French: nickname for a stubborn or narrow-minded man, from Old French marre ‘ram’. 3. English (Yorkshire): variant of Marr. This form of the surname is very rare in Britain and Ireland. Some characteristic forenames: French Jacques.
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How common is the last name Marre in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Marre has seen a slight decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, the surname ranked 76,946 in popularity and this slipped to 83,226 by 2010, marking an 8.16% change. The count of people with this surname also dipped slightly from 232 in 2000 to 226 in 2010, a decline of 2.59%. Additionally, for every 100k people, the proportion with this surname decreased by 11.11% from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.08 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #76,946 | #83,226 | -8.16% |
| Count | 232 | 226 | -2.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.08 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marre
The Decennial U.S. Census also reveals changes in the ethnic identity of individuals with the surname Marre. Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander rose from 0% to 4.42%. During the same period, those identifying as White remained consistent at around 84%, while the proportion identifying as Hispanic dropped by more than half from 6.47% to 3.10%. There was also a small decrease in those identifying as Black, from 6.47% to 6.19%. No data was recorded for those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.05% | 84.07% | 0.02% |
| Black | 6.47% | 6.19% | -4.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 4.42% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 6.47% | 3.1% | -52.09% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |