Explore the Family Name Marxen
The meaning of Marxen
North German: patronymic from Mark 1. Some characteristic forenames: German Hans, Horst.
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How common is the last name Marxen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Marxen has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Marxen was ranked 46,000th most common surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 58,481st place, representing a 27.13% decrease in rank. The count of individuals with this surname also fell during this period from 437 in 2000 to 347 in 2010, marking a 20.59% reduction. Accordingly, the proportion of people named Marxen per 100,000 decreased by 25.00%, falling from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #46,000 | #58,481 | -27.13% |
| Count | 437 | 347 | -20.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.12 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marxen
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Marxen identify as White. In 2000, an overwhelming 97.94% identified as White, dropping slightly to 95.97% in 2010. A small percentage, 1.83% in 2000 and 1.73% in 2010, identified as Hispanic. There were no recorded instances of people with the Marxen surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.94% | 95.97% | -2.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.83% | 1.73% | -5.46% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |