Explore the Family Name Marren
The meaning of Marren
English and Irish: variant of Marron.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Marren in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Marren surname has seen a slight decrease in prevalence in recent years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 26,642nd most popular surname and was held by approximately 860 individuals. By 2010, its rank dropped to 28,856, with an estimated 824 bearers of the name. This represents a change of -8.31 in rank and a -4.19 decrease in count. Furthermore, the proportion of the Marren surname per 100,000 people fell from 0.32 in 2000 to 0.28 in 2010, a drop of -12.5.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,642 | #28,856 | -8.31% |
| Count | 860 | 824 | -4.19% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.32 | 0.28 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marren
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Marren surname, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there are some noticeable shifts between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, nearly all (96.28%) identified as White, while small fractions identified as Hispanic (1.86%) or Black (1.40%). By 2010, the percentage identifying as White had decreased slightly to 94.78%. There was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic (2.43%), representing a 30.65% increase. The percentage identifying as Black decreased to 1.09%, a change of -22.14%. Interestingly, in 2010, small percentages began identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander (0.61%) and Two or more races (1.09%), categories that hadn't been reported for this surname in the 2000 data.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.28% | 94.78% | -1.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.86% | 2.43% | 30.65% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.09% | 0% |
| Black | 1.4% | 1.09% | -22.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.61% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |