Explore the Family Name Marteney
The meaning of Marteney
Americanized form of German Martini. History: The progenitor of apparently all Marteneys was Johann Theodor Martini from Germany, who together with his young son Charles (Carl Wilhelm) settled in MD in the middle of the 18th century.
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How common is the last name Marteney in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Marteney saw a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of the surname dipped marginally from 44,497 in 2000 to 44,500 in 2010, marking a change of -0.01. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 6.15 percent during the same period, rising from 455 in 2000 to 483 in 2010. Despite this increase, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 5.88 percent, showing that while the count increased, the overall proportion of the population with this surname declined slightly.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,497 | #44,500 | -0.01% |
| Count | 455 | 483 | 6.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marteney
When it comes to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts from 2000 to 2010. The percentage of Marteneys identifying as white decreased marginally from 95.16 percent to 93.58 percent, a drop of 1.66 percent. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also saw a slight decrease, falling 6.06 percent to 2.48 percent. On the other hand, the percentage of Marteneys identifying as two or more races experienced a notable increase, climbing from 1.54 percent to 2.07 percent — a rise of 34.42 percent. Meanwhile, Asian/Pacific Islanders and Blacks remained stable at 0 percent. A new identification emerged in 2010, with 1.66 percent of Marteneys identifying as American Indian and Alaska Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.16% | 93.58% | -1.66% |
| Hispanic | 2.64% | 2.48% | -6.06% |
| Two or More Races | 1.54% | 2.07% | 34.42% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |