Explore the Family Name Maruca
The meaning of Maruca
Italian (southern): nickname from Calabrian dialect maruca ‘snail’ (from Latin maruca). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Umberto, Angelo, Caesar, Federico, Ippolito, Natale, Santo.
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How common is the last name Maruca in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Maruca saw a slight rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Maruca was ranked 31,339, while it moved up to 31,285 by 2010, representing a 0.17% increase. The count of individuals with this surname also rose within this decade, with 699 individuals in 2000 and 741 in 2010, marking a 6.01% growth. However, the proportion of people named Maruca per 100,000 decreased slightly by 3.85%, from 0.26 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,339 | #31,285 | 0.17% |
| Count | 699 | 741 | 6.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.25 | -3.85% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maruca
In terms of ethnicity, the Maruca surname shows a diverse range in its ethnic identity according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The largest group in both 2000 and 2010 were those identifying as White, though there was a slight decrease of 0.79% over the decade. The number of Hispanics with this surname rose by 14.5%. Interestingly, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000, but by 2010, 0.67% of Marucas identified as such. Those identifying with two or more ethnicities also increased, from 0.72% to 0.94%, indicating an increase of 30.56%. There were no individuals who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.71% | 95.95% | -0.79% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 2.29% | 14.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.72% | 0.94% | 30.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.67% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |