Explore the Family Name Maahs
The meaning of Maahs
North German: variant of Maas. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Frieda, Gerda, Gerhardt, Horst, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Maahs in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Maahs saw a slight decline in rank from 2000 to 2010, moving from 27,694 to 28,333, a change of -2.31%. However, the actual count of individuals with the surname Maahs increased by 3.06% during the same time period, growing from 818 to 843. The proportion per 100,000 also decreased slightly, going from 0.3 to 0.29, marking a -3.33% change.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,694 | #28,333 | -2.31% |
| Count | 818 | 843 | 3.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.29 | -3.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maahs
When considering ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Maahs identify as White, at 93.28% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 93.95% in 2010. There was a significant increase in individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, growing by 30.14%. Those identifying with two or more ethnic identities decreased by 44.44%, while those identifying as Hispanic saw a 6.48% decrease. Both Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities had no recorded changes during this decade with both at 0% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.28% | 93.95% | 0.72% |
| Hispanic | 3.55% | 3.32% | -6.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.73% | 0.95% | 30.14% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 0.95% | -44.44% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.73% | 0% | 0% |