Explore the Family Name Marten
The meaning of Marten
1. English, German, and Dutch: variant of Martin. 2. Swedish (Mårten): from the personal name Mårten, a variant of Martin. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Klaus, Otto, Eugen, Fritz, Gerhardt, Johannes, Lorenz.
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How common is the last name Marten in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Marten has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname moved from 10,282 in 2000 to 8,928 in 2010, marking a growth of about 13.17%. Moreover, the count of individuals with this surname also increased over the decade, growing by 27.65% from 2,872 to 3,666. The proportion of people named Marten per 100,000 increased by 16.98%, indicating an overall upward trend for the surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #10,282 | #8,928 | 13.17% |
| Count | 2,872 | 3,666 | 27.65% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.06 | 1.24 | 16.98% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marten
The ethnicity breakdown of the surname Marten, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, reveals some shifts between 2000 and 2010. Despite the dominant ethnic identity associated with the name remaining White, it saw a decrease of 4.34% over the decade. This was contrasted by significant growth in other ethnic identities: Asian/Pacific Islander increased by 40%, Two or more races by 81.25%, Hispanic by 56.87%, and Black by 46.37%. Meanwhile, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives with the surname decreased by 22.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.13% | 88.13% | -4.34% |
| Hispanic | 3.2% | 5.02% | 56.87% |
| Black | 3.17% | 4.64% | 46.37% |
| Two or More Races | 0.8% | 1.45% | 81.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.35% | 0.49% | 40% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.35% | 0.27% | -22.86% |