Explore the Family Name Maag
The meaning of Maag
Dutch and South German: from Middle Dutch maech, mage, Middle High German māc, māge ‘relative, kinsman’. This surname is also found in France (Alsace).
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How common is the last name Maag in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Maag had a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it held the rank of 11,362 but dropped to 11,704 in 2010, marking a 3.01% decrease in rank. Despite this, the number of people with the surname Maag actually increased during this period from 2,546 to 2,678, indicating a growth rate of 5.18%. However, when considering the proportion per 100k, there was a slight drop from 0.94 to 0.91.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #11,362 | #11,704 | -3.01% |
| Count | 2,546 | 2,678 | 5.18% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.94 | 0.91 | -3.19% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maag
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Maag identify their ethnicity as White, with a slightly decreased percentage from 95.09% in 2000 to 94.62% in 2010. The proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black also decreased during this decade, by 33.90% and 22.22% respectively. Conversely, the percentages for those identifying as having two or more races and Hispanic saw increases of 37.72% and 36.60% respectively. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category showed a modest increase of 4.65%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.09% | 94.62% | -0.49% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 2.09% | 36.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1.14% | 1.57% | 37.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.18% | 0.78% | -33.9% |
| Black | 0.63% | 0.49% | -22.22% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.43% | 0.45% | 4.65% |