Explore the Family Name Marson
The meaning of Marson
1. English (Midlands): variant of Marston, a common placename which was often spelled and pronounced Marson. 2. French: habitational name from any of the places so called in Marne and Meuse, or from Marçon in Sarthe. This surname is also found in Germany.
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How common is the last name Marson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Marson saw slight shifts in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname dipped from 16,859 to 17,447, a decrease of 3.49%. However, the count or overall number of individuals with this surname increased by 3.72% from 1,558 to 1,616. Consequently, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people declined by 5.17% from 0.58 to 0.55.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,859 | #17,447 | -3.49% |
| Count | 1,558 | 1,616 | 3.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.55 | -5.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marson
The ethnicity associated with the Marson surname also experienced changes according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of the Marson population identifying as White dropped by 4.49% from 81.51% to 77.85%. Meanwhile, the proportion of those identifying as Black rose significantly by 40.93%, bringing their representation from 10.14% in 2000 to 14.29% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native all saw small decreases in their proportions, with the largest decline seen among the American Indian and Alaskan Native group at 8.15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 81.51% | 77.85% | -4.49% |
| Black | 10.14% | 14.29% | 40.93% |
| Hispanic | 3.08% | 2.85% | -7.47% |
| Two or More Races | 1.93% | 1.92% | -0.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.99% | 1.86% | -6.53% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.35% | 1.24% | -8.15% |