Explore the Family Name Macaraeg
The meaning of Macaraeg
Filipino: nickname from a derivative of Tagalog and Kapampangan daig ‘to have surpassed or excelled’, and the prefix maka, Hispanicized to maca, which has varying meanings, such as ‘ability’ or ‘cause’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Pedro, Anacleta, Angelina, Angelita, Arsenio, Aureo, Catalino, Clarita, Dionisio, Dominga, Edmundo, Eduardo.
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How common is the last name Macaraeg in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Macaraeg surname has seen a significant rise in popularity over a 10-year period from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 28,194th and increased by 16.54% to 23,532nd in 2010. The count of individuals with this surname also grew from 799 in 2000 to 1,079 in 2010, marking an impressive 35.04% boost. Proportional to population size, the presence of this surname per 100,000 people went up by 23.33%, from 0.3 to 0.37.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,194 | #23,532 | 16.54% |
| Count | 799 | 1,079 | 35.04% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.3 | 0.37 | 23.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Macaraeg
When it comes to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that most individuals bearing the surname Macaraeg identify as Asian/Pacific Islander. This group saw a minor increase of 0.72% from 90.36% in 2000 to 91.01% in 2010. Those identifying as belonging to two or more races had a considerable growth of 35.07%, from 2.88% to 3.89%. Meanwhile, those identifying as White decreased by half from 4.51% to 2.22%. The Hispanic ethnicity experienced a modest increase of 17.37%, from 2.13% to 2.5%. The number of individuals identifying as Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native remained unchanged, with no counts reported in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 90.36% | 91.01% | 0.72% |
| Two or More Races | 2.88% | 3.89% | 35.07% |
| Hispanic | 2.13% | 2.5% | 17.37% |
| White | 4.51% | 2.22% | -50.78% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |