Explore the Family Name Marsaw
The meaning of Marsaw
Americanized form of French Marceau.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Marsaw in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Marsaw has seen a notable increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Marsaw was ranked as the 98,770th most popular surname, and by 2010 it had risen to rank 87,663 - an improvement of 11.25%. The count of individuals with this surname also grew during this period, from 170 in 2000 to 212 in 2010, a growth of 24.71%. As a proportion per 100,000 people, the name Marsaw increased by 16.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #98,770 | #87,663 | 11.25% |
| Count | 170 | 212 | 24.71% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.07 | 16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marsaw
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Marsaw, as shown by data from the Decennial U.S. Census, is primarily Black, with its representation among those with this surname growing from 58.24% in 2000 to 63.68% in 2010. There was a decrease in the percentage of White individuals with this surname, dropping from 39.41% to 32.08% over the same period. Notably, there were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or American Indian and Alaskan Native with this surname in either year. However, a new ethnicity emerged in 2010, with 2.83% of people with the surname Marsaw identifying as belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 58.24% | 63.68% | 9.34% |
| White | 39.41% | 32.08% | -18.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.83% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |