Explore the Family Name Maruska
The meaning of Maruska
Czech and Slovak (Maruška): from a pet form of the female personal name Czech Maruše, Slovak Maruša, itself a pet form of Maria (Czech Marie, Slovak Mária).
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How common is the last name Maruska in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Maruska experienced a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 33,563rd most popular surname, but that ranking dropped slightly to the 34,032nd spot in 2010, resulting in a -1.4% change. However, despite this drop in rank, the number of individuals with the Maruska surname increased from 641 people in 2000 to 668 in 2010, reflecting a 4.21% increase. The proportion per 100,000 people also revealed a small decline from 0.24 in 2000 to 0.23 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,563 | #34,032 | -1.4% |
| Count | 641 | 668 | 4.21% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.23 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maruska
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity for the surname Maruska showed minimal changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals identifying with this surname were white, making up 96.88% in 2000 and 96.41% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying with two or more ethnicities, rising by 43.62% during the same period. The percentage of Hispanic individuals decreased from 1.4% in 2000 to 0.9% in 2010, marking a 35.71% drop. There were no recorded instances of individuals with this surname claiming Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.88% | 96.41% | -0.49% |
| Two or More Races | 0.94% | 1.35% | 43.62% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 0.9% | -35.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |