2000
#123,314
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 129
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.05
Very Rare Last name
Mamrak
An Arabized surname possibly derived from a medieval Turkish word with meanings related to flourishing or prosperity.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 122 Americans carry the last name Mamrak. That puts it at #152,339 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,809,462 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mamrak surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
122
1 in 2,809,462
Census rank
#152,339
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
106
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 106 bearers of the surname Mamrak in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 152339th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mamrak, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mamrak
The surname MAMRAK has its origins in Eastern Europe, specifically in the Slavic regions of Poland and Ukraine. It is believed to have emerged sometime in the 15th or 16th century. The name is thought to be derived from an old Slavic word "mamrak," which referred to a type of small, dark-colored insect, possibly a beetle or a moth.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MAMRAK can be found in a 16th-century Polish census record from the village of Kazimierz Dolny. In this document, a certain Maciej MAMRAK is listed as a landowner and farmer. Another early reference is in a 1612 manuscript from the Lviv region of Ukraine, where a merchant named Ivan MAMRAK is mentioned as conducting trade in spices and textiles.
In the 17th century, a notable figure with the name MAMRAK was Andrzej MAMRAK (1628-1702), a Polish priest and scholar who authored several theological treatises and served as a rector at the University of Krakow. Around the same time, there was a Ukrainian Cossack leader named Petro MAMRAK (1645-1712), who played a role in the various uprisings against Polish rule in the region.
Moving into the 18th century, a prominent MAMRAK was Katarzyna MAMRAK (1732-1806), a Polish noblewoman and landowner who was known for her philanthropic efforts in supporting education and healthcare initiatives in her local community. Another individual of note was Mykola MAMRAK (1780-1846), a Ukrainian mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the field of celestial mechanics.
In the 19th century, one of the most notable figures with the surname MAMRAK was Franciszek MAMRAK (1812-1887), a Polish painter and art instructor who was acclaimed for his landscapes and portraits. His works can be found in numerous museums and galleries across Poland and Eastern Europe.
While the surname MAMRAK is not among the most common in the region, it has persisted over the centuries and can be found in various parts of Poland, Ukraine, and other neighboring countries. The name's connection to an insect-related term in its origins is an intriguing aspect of its etymology.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mamrak
Among Census respondents with the surname Mamrak, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Mamrak bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Mamrak surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White99.1% · 105
- Hispanic or Latino0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Mamrak
Mamrak appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#137,327
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 122
-7 bearers (-5.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 14,013 places
2020
#152,339
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-16 bearers (-13.1%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 15,012 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #123,314 | 129 | 0.05 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #137,327 | 122 | 0.04 | -7 bearers (-5.4%) | Down 14,013 places |
| 2020 | #152,339 | 106 | 0.04 | -16 bearers (-13.1%) | Down 15,012 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Mamrak surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #137,327 | #152,339 | -10.9% |
| Count | 122 | 106 | -13.1% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -11.3% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Mamrak bearers went from 122 to 106 (-13.1% change). The surname moved down 15,012 positions in the national ranking, going from #137,327 to #152,339.
FAQ
Mamrak surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Mamrak?
Name Census estimates that about 122 living Americans carry the surname Mamrak. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,809,462 residents.
How common is Mamrak?
Mamrak ranks #152,339 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 106 people with the surname Mamrak. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (122), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Mamrak.
Has Mamrak become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Mamrak went from 122 recorded bearers to 106. That is a decrease of 16 (-13.1%). In the national ranking it fell from #137,327 to #152,339.
What does the Census say about the background of Mamrak?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mamrak, the largest self-reported group is White at 99.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Mamrak in the 2020 Census, accounting for 99.1% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Mamrak appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (99.1%), Hispanic (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Mamrak (2000, 2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Mamrak mean?
An Arabized surname possibly derived from a medieval Turkish word with meanings related to flourishing or prosperity. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Mamrak (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How many people are called Mamrak?
Want to know how common the surname Mamrak is? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.