Explore the Family Name Marzolf
The meaning of Marzolf
German and Alsatian: from a vernacular form of the Latin personal name Marcellus (see Marcel). This surname is rare in Germany; it is found mainly in Alsace. Compare Martsolf. Some characteristic forenames: German Erna, Kurt, Reinhold.
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How common is the last name Marzolf in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, in terms of popularity, the surname Marzolf was ranked 27,361st in 2000 and dropped a bit to 27,707th in 2010, indicating a modest decrease in popularity of about 1.26%. However, the number of people with the Marzolf surname increased from 830 in 2000 to 868 in 2010, reflecting a 4.58% growth. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100k population also decreased by 6.45% over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,361 | #27,707 | -1.26% |
| Count | 830 | 868 | 4.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.29 | -6.45% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Marzolf
In regard to ethnicity based on Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority of individuals with the Marzolf surname identify as White, accounting for 96.39% in 2000 and growing slightly to 97.35% in 2010. Those identifying as having two or more ethnic identities dropped by 46.11%, while those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander disappeared entirely by 2010 from a small presence in 2000. The Hispanic representation within the Marzolf surname bearers saw an increase of 73.33%. There were no identified Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals bearing this surname in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.39% | 97.35% | 1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.93% | 1.04% | -46.11% |
| Hispanic | 0.6% | 1.04% | 73.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.6% | 0% | -100% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |