Explore the Family Name Marruffo
The meaning of Marruffo
Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Marrufo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Marruffo in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Marruffo has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 51,945th but climbed to 48,160th a decade later, representing a change of 7.29 percent. The number of people with this surname also increased during this period, from 376 to 439, a growth of 16.76 percent. The proportion of individuals named Marruffo per 100,000 people also grew by 7.14 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,945 | #48,160 | 7.29% |
| Count | 376 | 439 | 16.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.15 | 7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marruffo
The same Decennial U.S. Census data provides insight into the ethnic identity of individuals with the Marruffo surname. There were no reported associations with Asian/Pacific Islander or Black identities or those identifying as two or more races. However, there was a significant representation within the Hispanic community, which saw a rise from 75.27 percent in 2000 to 78.59 percent in 2010, a change of 4.41 percent. White representation also grew, from 11.17 percent to 14.12 percent. Contrastingly, the percentage of those who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped significantly from 12.23 percent to 5.69 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 75.27% | 78.59% | 4.41% |
| White | 11.17% | 14.12% | 26.41% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 12.23% | 5.69% | -53.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |