Explore the Family Name Maurin
The meaning of Maurin
1. French: from a medieval personal name derived from the Latin name Maurinus, a derivative of Maurus ‘Moor’ (see Mauro), which was the name of a 6th-century Christian martyr. This form of the surname is also found in Germany, Italy, and Slovenia (see below). Compare Morin. 2. Germanized or Americanized form of Slovenian Mavrin: from a personal name derived from the Latin name Maurinus (see above). In part, Maurin is a Gottscheerish (i.e. Gottschee German) surname, originating from the Kočevsko region in Lower Carniola, Slovenia (see Kocevar). 3. Italian: rare variant of Maurino, a cognate of 1 above.
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How common is the last name Maurin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Maurin dipped slightly in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 31,530th most common in the United States but slipped to 32,203rd by 2010, marking a decline of 2.13%. Despite this drop in ranking, the total count of people bearing the Maurin surname increased from 694 to 716 during this period, reflecting a growth rate of approximately 3.17%. However, when considered as a proportion of every 100,000 people, the presence of the Maurin surname fell by 7.69%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,530 | #32,203 | -2.13% |
| Count | 694 | 716 | 3.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.26 | 0.24 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maurin
The Maurin surname's ethnic identity also saw shifts over the decade, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. Those identifying as White, who made up the majority of Maurins in 2000, decreased from 89.77% to 84.92% in 2010. The Hispanic population with the Maurin surname significantly grew, from 5.48% in 2000 to 9.92% in 2010, an increase of 81.02%. Asian/Pacific Islanders also saw an increase from 1.3% to 1.68%. Meanwhile, those identifying as Black appeared for the first time in 2010, making up 2.09% of the Maurins. Data for those identifying as two or more races was suppressed for privacy reasons in 2010, while the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unreported.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.77% | 84.92% | -5.4% |
| Hispanic | 5.48% | 9.92% | 81.02% |
| Black | 0% | 2.09% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 1.68% | 29.23% |
| Two or More Races | 2.02% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |