Explore the Family Name Mabey
The meaning of Mabey
1. English: from an unrecorded Middle English female personal name Maby, a short form of Mabile, Mabily, popular versions of the female personal name Amabel (see Mable). 2. Variant of Mabie 1 and Maybee 1. History: Many of the American bearers of the surname Mabey are descendants of Pieter Casparszen van Naerden from the Netherlands (see Mabie).
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How common is the last name Mabey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mabey saw a surge in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked as the 24,615th most popular surname whereas by 2010, it had risen to the 23,768th position, an increase of about 3.44%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 951 in 2000 to 1,064 in 2010, a notable increase of nearly 11.88%. The proportion per 100,000 people slightly increased from 0.35 to 0.36 during this decade, reflecting a growth of around 2.86%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,615 | #23,768 | 3.44% |
| Count | 951 | 1,064 | 11.88% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.36 | 2.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mabey
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some interesting shifts for the surname Mabey over the same period. In 2000, approximately 96.95% of individuals with this surname identified as White, but this figure declined to 94.27% by 2010. The percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 1.47% to 2.07%, a rise of around 40.82%. Similarly, those associating with Black ethnicity doubled from 0.63% to 1.41%. The number of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander dropped, while representation from two or more races was recorded in 2010 where there was none in 2000. There were no figures available for American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.95% | 94.27% | -2.76% |
| Hispanic | 1.47% | 2.07% | 40.82% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.41% | 0% |
| Black | 0.63% | 1.41% | 123.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.53% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |