Explore the Family Name Marrett
The meaning of Marrett
English: 1. variant of Marritt, which is in most cases probably a variant of Marriott 1. 2. variant of Marritt, itself a variant of Merritt. 3. variant of Marritt, which may in some cases be from Middle English Marret or Merret, a syncopated form of Margaret, Mergeret.
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How common is the last name Marrett in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Marrett has experienced a slight shift in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 67,113th most popular surname, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 70,403rd position, indicating a decrease of 4.9%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people bearing this surname increased slightly from 275 in 2000 to 278 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 1.09%. However, when comparing the proportion per 100,000 people, we see a reduction from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, which denotes a decline of 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #70,403 | -4.9% |
| Count | 275 | 278 | 1.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marrett
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a diverse mix. While there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or belonging to two or more races in 2000, by 2010, approximately 2.52% of those with the surname Marrett were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. The proportion of people identified as White dropped from 72.00% in 2000 to 60.79% in 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals recognized as Hispanic under this surname was 0 in 2000 and grew to 4.32% by 2010. The Black community saw an upward trend with an increase from 23.27% in 2000 to 31.29% in 2010. There was no change for American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72% | 60.79% | -15.57% |
| Black | 23.27% | 31.29% | 34.46% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.52% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |