Explore the Family Name Marrufo
The meaning of Marrufo
Spanish (southwestern): nickname from marrufo, a Portuguese word meaning literally ‘lay brother’ and figuratively ‘cunning, sly’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Manuel, Jesus, Jaime, Javier, Juan, Ramon, Alfredo, Blanca, Carlos, Felipe, Francisco.
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How common is the last name Marrufo in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Marrufo has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Marrufo was ranked 10,524 in terms of popularity but moved up to 9,017 by 2010, marking a 14.32% change. The number of individuals carrying this name also grew by 29.64%, from 2,797 individuals in 2000 to 3,626 in 2010. For every 100,000 people, there were approximately 1.04 individuals named Marrufo in 2000, and this proportion rose to 1.23 in 2010, indicating an increase of 18.27%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,524 | #9,017 | 14.32% |
| Count | 2,797 | 3,626 | 29.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.04 | 1.23 | 18.27% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marrufo
When it comes to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Marrufo identify as Hispanic. In fact, 94.46% identified as such in 2000 and slightly less, 94.37%, in 2010. There was a small decrease of 0.10%. The next most common ethnicity is White, which decreased from 2.97% in 2000 to 2.92% in 2010. A small percentage of individuals with the surname identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native, increasing from 2.11% in 2000 to 2.15% in 2010. Meanwhile, there were no recorded individuals under Asian/Pacific Islander or Black categories for both years, and the percentage of those identifying as Two or More Races remained constant at 0.36%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.46% | 94.37% | -0.1% |
| White | 2.97% | 2.92% | -1.68% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.11% | 2.15% | 1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.36% | 0.36% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |