Explore the Family Name Macario
The meaning of Macario
Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese: from the personal name Macario, which is ultimately from Greek makarios ‘blessed’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Alberto, Carlos, Orlando, Anastacio, Angel, Cesar, Elena, Evencio, Isidro, Jesus, Juan, Luis. Italian Angelo, Cosmo, Dante. Portuguese Joao.
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How common is the last name Macario in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Macario has seen a notable increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 27,361st most popular, but by 2010 it had risen to rank 16,171, marking an impressive 40.9 percent change. The actual count of individuals with this surname also more than doubled during this decade, increasing from 830 to 1,787, reflecting a growth rate of 115.3 percent. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the figure rose from 0.31 to 0.61, indicating a 96.77 percent increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,361 | #16,171 | 40.9% |
| Count | 830 | 1,787 | 115.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.61 | 96.77% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Macario
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Macario also changed significantly over the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased by 23.63 percent, while those reporting two or more races saw an even more drastic decrease of 84.33 percent. The proportion of Macarios identifying as White also saw a significant drop of 50.90 percent. On the other hand, the percentage of those identifying as Hispanic surged by 27.68 percent, making it the dominant ethnicity among those bearing the surname. Records for Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities were either nonexistent or suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 62.89% | 80.3% | 27.68% |
| White | 27.35% | 13.43% | -50.9% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 7.11% | 5.43% | -23.63% |
| Two or More Races | 2.17% | 0.34% | -84.33% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |