Explore the Family Name Marske
The meaning of Marske
English: from either of two places so called in North Yorkshire, name with Old English mersc ‘marsh’, the -sk being the result of Scandinavian influence.
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How common is the last name Marske in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Marske has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname rose from 66878 in 2000 to 66164 in 2010, marking a 1.07% change. In terms of count, there was an 8.33% growth from 276 individuals bearing the surname in 2000 to 299 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained stagnant at 0.1 for both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #66,164 | 1.07% |
| Count | 276 | 299 | 8.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marske
In regards to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that individuals with the Marske surname are predominantly of White descent. In 2000, 98.19% of those with the Marske surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 97.32% by 2010. There were no recorded changes in other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.19% | 97.32% | -0.89% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |