Explore the Family Name Macapagal
The meaning of Macapagal
Filipino: from pagal ‘to be tired’, a word found in various languages of the Philippines, and the prefix maka, Hispanicized to maca, which has varying meanings, such as ‘ability’ or ‘cause’; probably a nickname for someone who is tiresome.
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How common is the last name Macapagal in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Macapagal has seen a steady increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Macapagal was ranked as the 44,738th most common surname in the United States, with a count of 452 individuals carrying it. By 2010, the rank had risen to 41,959, representing a 6.21% improvement. Furthermore, the number of individuals with this surname grew by 14.6%, reaching 518. The proportion per 100,000 people also rose from 0.17 to 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #44,738 | #41,959 | 6.21% |
| Count | 452 | 518 | 14.6% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.18 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Macapagal
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Macapagal identified as Asian/Pacific Islander both in 2000 and 2010. The percentage increased by 3.50 points from 89.16% in 2000 to 92.28% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as two or more ethnicities slightly decreased from 4.65% to 4.25%. Notably, no one with the surname identified as White, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010. The proportion of people identifying as Hispanic also fell significantly, down 36.93 points from 3.98% in 2000 to 2.51% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 89.16% | 92.28% | 3.5% |
| Two or More Races | 4.65% | 4.25% | -8.6% |
| Hispanic | 3.98% | 2.51% | -36.93% |
| White | 2.21% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |