2000
#134,037
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Marusiak
Of Ukrainian origin, likely denoting someone from the village of Marusiivka.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 131 Americans carry the last name Marusiak. That puts it at #146,495 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,616,445 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Marusiak 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
131
1 in 2,616,445
Census rank
#146,495
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
114
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 114 bearers of the surname Marusiak in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 146495th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Marusiak, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.0%) and Black (2.6%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Marusiak
The surname Marusiak originates from Ukraine, with its roots tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Ukrainian word "marusia," which was a diminutive form of the name Maria. This suggests that the name may have initially been used to identify individuals who were descendants or relatives of someone named Maria.
One of the earliest known references to the surname Marusiak can be found in the Poltava Cossack Registry, a document that recorded the names of Cossack soldiers and their families in the Poltava region of Ukraine during the 17th and 18th centuries. This registry provides valuable insights into the prevalence and distribution of the name during that time period.
In the late 18th century, the Marusiak surname appeared in the records of the Kyiv Governorate, a historical administrative division of the Russian Empire that encompassed parts of modern-day Ukraine. These records often included details about land ownership, taxation, and other aspects of daily life, offering a glimpse into the lives of individuals bearing this surname.
Notable individuals with the surname Marusiak include Hryhorii Marusiak (1886-1968), a prominent Ukrainian writer and poet who played a significant role in the Ukrainian literary renaissance of the early 20th century. Another figure of note is Mykhailo Marusiak (1892-1977), a Ukrainian political activist and member of the Ukrainian Revolutionary Party, who fought for Ukrainian independence during the turbulent years of the early 20th century.
In the realm of art, Olha Marusiak (1922-2001) was a celebrated Ukrainian painter and graphic artist, known for her vibrant depictions of Ukrainian folk traditions and landscapes. Her works have been displayed in numerous exhibitions and are part of the collections of several prominent museums.
The Marusiak surname can also be found in the historical records of the Ternopil region of western Ukraine, where it was associated with several prominent families involved in agriculture and local governance during the 19th century.
One notable individual from this region was Ivan Marusiak (1832-1901), a landowner and community leader who played a significant role in the development of local infrastructure and education initiatives.
While the surname Marusiak has its origins in Ukraine, it has since spread to various parts of the world due to migration and diaspora communities. However, the core of its historical significance remains rooted in the rich cultural tapestry of Ukraine, where it has been an integral part of the nation's heritage for centuries.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Marusiak
Among Census respondents with the surname Marusiak, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.0%) and Black (2.6%).
The bar chart below shows how Marusiak 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 Marusiak surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.5% · 102
- Hispanic or Latino7.0% · 8
- Black or African American2.6% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Marusiak
Marusiak 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
#153,769
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 106
-10 bearers (-8.6%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 19,732 places
2020
#146,495
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 114
+8 bearers (+7.5%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 7,274 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,037 | 116 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #153,769 | 106 | 0.04 | -10 bearers (-8.6%) | Down 19,732 places |
| 2020 | #146,495 | 114 | 0.04 | +8 bearers (+7.5%) | Up 7,274 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 Marusiak 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 | #153,769 | #146,495 | 4.7% |
| Count | 106 | 114 | 7.5% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -4.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Marusiak bearers went from 106 to 114 (+7.5% change). The surname moved up 7,274 positions in the national ranking, going from #153,769 to #146,495.
FAQ
Marusiak surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Marusiak?
Name Census estimates that about 131 living Americans carry the surname Marusiak. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,616,445 residents.
How common is Marusiak?
Marusiak ranks #146,495 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 114 people with the surname Marusiak. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (131), 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 Marusiak.
Has Marusiak become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Marusiak went from 106 recorded bearers to 114. That is an increase of 8 (+7.5%). In the national ranking it rose from #153,769 to #146,495.
What does the Census say about the background of Marusiak?
Among Census respondents with the surname Marusiak, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.5%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.0%) and Black (2.6%). 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 Marusiak in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.5% (102 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Marusiak appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (89.5%), Hispanic (7.0%), Black (2.6%). 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 Marusiak (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 Marusiak mean?
Of Ukrainian origin, likely denoting someone from the village of Marusiivka. 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 Marusiak (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 have the last name Marusiak?
Find out how many Americans have the surname Marusiak on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.