Explore the Family Name Mary
How common is the last name Mary in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mary saw a decline from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Mary was ranked 12,780 in terms of popularity and counted for 2,215 instances amongst US residents. By 2010, however, its rank dropped to 18,036, with only 1,547 instances recorded. This represented a decrease of 41.13% in ranking and a 30.16% drop in count over the decade. Similarly, the proportion of the name per 100,000 people also fell by 36.59%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,780 | #18,036 | -41.13% |
| Count | 2,215 | 1,547 | -30.16% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.82 | 0.52 | -36.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mary
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mary also underwent changes between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, the majority of holders of the Mary surname identified as White (79.91%), followed by Black (10.97%), Hispanic (3.84%), Asian/Pacific Islander (2.57%), those identifying with two or more races (2.21%), and finally American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.50%). However, by 2010, there was a significant increase among Hispanics carrying the Mary surname, up by 73.44%. The percentage of Blacks and Asian/Pacific Islanders also increased, by 14.31% and 8.17% respectively. Conversely, the percentage of Whites and those identifying with two or more races decreased by 4.63% and 44.34% respectively. The percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Natives showed a modest increase of 16.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.91% | 76.21% | -4.63% |
| Black | 10.97% | 12.54% | 14.31% |
| Hispanic | 3.84% | 6.66% | 73.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.57% | 2.78% | 8.17% |
| Two or More Races | 2.21% | 1.23% | -44.34% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.5% | 0.58% | 16% |