Explore the Family Name Marrinan
The meaning of Marrinan
Irish: 1. Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Maranáin ‘descendant of Maranán’, a dissimilated form of Manannán (see Murnane). 2. variant of Murnane.
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How common is the last name Marrinan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Marrinan saw a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Marrinan ranked as the 55,481st most popular surname, but by 2010 it had moved up to the 55,386th position, marking a change of 0.17%. The number of people carrying the Marrinan surname also grew from 346 in 2000 to 371 in 2010, an increase of 7.23%. Despite this growth, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,481 | #55,386 | 0.17% |
| Count | 346 | 371 | 7.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marrinan
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides information about the ethnic identity associated with the Marrinan surname. In 2000, nearly all individuals with this surname identified as White (97.69%). However, by 2010, this percentage had decreased slightly to 93.80%. There were also some minor changes noted within other ethnic groups over this time period. By 2010, 2.96% of individuals with the Marrinan surname identified with two or more races, and 2.16% identified as Hispanic. No individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.69% | 93.8% | -3.98% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.96% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.16% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |