Explore the Family Name Marzec
The meaning of Marzec
Polish: from marzec ‘March’, a nickname or a personal name for someone who was born or baptized in the month of March or who had some other special connection with the month, such as owing a feudal obligation then. Compare March 4. Some characteristic forenames: Polish Tadeusz, Boleslaw, Cecylia, Edyta, Halina, Marcin, Stanislaw, Wladyslaw, Zdzislaw, Zigmund, Zosia.
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How common is the last name Marzec in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Marzec saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Marzec was ranked 24,827th in terms of frequency, but by 2010 it had moved up to 24,593rd, indicating a change of 0.94%. The actual count of people with this surname also increased from 941 in 2000 to 1,016 in 2010, an increase of almost 8%. However, when measured as a proportion per 100,000 people, the occurrence of the surname dropped slightly by 2.86%, from 0.35 in 2000 to 0.34 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,827 | #24,593 | 0.94% |
| Count | 941 | 1,016 | 7.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.34 | -2.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marzec
Looking at the ethnicity associated with the surname Marzec, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with 97.13% in 2000 decreasing slightly to 96.46% in 2010. The percentage of Marzecs identifying with two or more ethnicities decreased significantly, dropping from 1.7% in 2000 to just 0.49% in 2010. The representation of the Hispanic ethnicity within the Marzec surname population increased notably, jumping from 0.96% in 2000 to 2.07% in 2010. A new addition in 2010 was the presence of Black individuals, accounting for 0.59% of Marzecs; there was no representation in 2000. Meanwhile, categories such as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native did not show any notable population holding the Marzec surname in both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.13% | 96.46% | -0.69% |
| Hispanic | 0.96% | 2.07% | 115.62% |
| Black | 0% | 0.59% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.7% | 0.49% | -71.18% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |