Explore the Family Name Marzan

The meaning of Marzan

1. Spanish (Marzán): habitational name from any of the many places in Galicia (Spain) named Marzán, from Latin villa Martiani, a derivative of the personal name Martius. 2. Altered form of German Marzahn, a habitational name from either of two places so named near Berlin. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Ana, Carlos, Miguel, Pedro, Adelaida, Agapita, Angel, Aniceto, Camilo, Carolina, Catalina.

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How common is the last name Marzan in the United States?

Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Marzan has seen a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Marzan was ranked as the 21,694th most common surname, but by 2010, it had climbed to the 20,299th spot—a notable 6.43% increase. The number of people bearing this surname also grew from 1,119 in 2000 to 1,310 in 2010, marking a 17.07% growth. This uptick is reflected in the proportion per 100k, which increased from 0.41 in 2000 to 0.44 in 2010.

20002010Change
Rank#21,694#20,2996.43%
Count1,1191,31017.07%
Proportion per 100k0.410.447.32%

Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marzan

When considering the ethnic identities associated with the surname Marzan, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows shifts between 2000 and 2010. Those identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander held the largest percentage, growing from 43.70% in 2000 to 46.49% in 2010. The next highest group was individuals identifying as Hispanic, who slightly decreased from 42.81% in 2000 to 42.06% in 2010. Individuals identifying as White made up 8.85% in 2000 but saw a decline to 7.18% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as two or more races grew from 2.41% to 2.60%. There were no recorded instances of individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.

20002010Change
Asian/Pacific Islander43.7%46.49%6.38%
Hispanic42.81%42.06%-1.75%
White8.85%7.18%-18.87%
Two or More Races2.41%2.6%7.88%
Black0%0%0%
American Indian and Alaskan Native0%0%0%