Explore the Family Name Maurath
The meaning of Maurath
German (Baden-Württemberg): unexplained. This surname is also found in France (Alsace). History: Fidelis Maurath, born 1791 in Baden, Germany, immigrated to OH.
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How common is the last name Maurath in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the Maurath last name experienced a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010, with its rank falling by 4.57% from 72,022 to 75,317. The total count of people bearing this surname, however, showed a slight increase of 1.59%, moving from 252 in 2000 to 256 in 2010. The proportion of individuals with the Maurath name per 100,000 remained constant at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #72,022 | #75,317 | -4.57% |
| Count | 252 | 256 | 1.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maurath
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the Maurath surname identified as White, with the percentage increasing slightly from 94.84% in 2000 to 95.31% in 2010. There was also a notable increase in the percentage of those who identified as Hispanic, rising by 26.62% from 2.78% to 3.52%. The proportions of other ethnic identities including Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained statistically insignificant or unchanged (at 0) during this time period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.84% | 95.31% | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 2.78% | 3.52% | 26.62% |
| 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% |