Explore the Family Name Marris
The meaning of Marris
1. English (of Norman origin): variant of Mares 2. 2. Dutch: variant of Maris 2. 3. Americanized form of Greek Maris 4 or 5.
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How common is the last name Marris in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Marris has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Marris surname was ranked 28,790 in popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to a rank of 33,450 - an overall change of -16.19%. Over the same decade, the count of individuals with this surname dropped from 778 to 682, representing a decline of -12.34%. The proportion of people named Marris per 100,000 also fell from 0.29 to 0.23, a drop of -20.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,790 | #33,450 | -16.19% |
| Count | 778 | 682 | -12.34% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.23 | -20.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marris
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Marris surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows interesting shifts between 2000 and 2010. While those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic remained at 0% for both years, the percentage of individuals who identified as two or more races increased by 65.72%, from 2.83% to 4.69%. The proportion of White individuals slightly rose from 66.20% to 67.74%, a change of 2.33%, while the Black population dropped from 15.94% to 11.29%, a decrease of -29.17%. The American Indian and Alaskan Native group saw a small decrease of -0.35%, going from 14.27% in 2000 to 14.22% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.2% | 67.74% | 2.33% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 14.27% | 14.22% | -0.35% |
| Black | 15.94% | 11.29% | -29.17% |
| Two or More Races | 2.83% | 4.69% | 65.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |