Explore the Family Name Marwitz
The meaning of Marwitz
German: habitational name from a place so named in Brandenburg, Pomerania, or East Prussia. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Otto.
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How common is the last name Marwitz in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Marwitz has seen a slight increase in popularity over a decade. In 2000, Marwitz was ranked 75,219th most popular surname in the U.S., while by 2010 it improved to 74,375th. The total count of individuals with this surname rose by approximately 8.79%, from 239 in 2000 to 260 in 2010. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #75,219 | #74,375 | 1.12% |
| Count | 239 | 260 | 8.79% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marwitz
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of individuals with the Marwitz surname identified as White in both years, there was a decrease from 96.65% to 93.08%. Conversely, the percentage of those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities grew from 2.09% to 2.31%. The Hispanic community also became a part of the Marwitz surname demographic in 2010, representing 2.69%, even though they were not represented in 2000. Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities had no presence within the Marwitz surname holders during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.65% | 93.08% | -3.69% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.69% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.09% | 2.31% | 10.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |