Explore the Family Name Maceda
The meaning of Maceda
Galician and Portuguese: habitational name from any of several places called Maceda (in A Coruña, Lugo, and Ourense provinces of Spain and Aveiro, Portugal). The placename is a derivative of mazá or maçá ‘apple’, with the collective suffix -eda, meaning ‘place with a lot of apple trees; orchard’. Compare Maseda.
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How common is the last name Maceda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Maceda has significantly increased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Maceda was the 33,993rd most common surname in the United States, with 632 individuals bearing it. By 2010, it had jumped to the 22,791st rank, with 1,124 individuals using this surname. This represents a change of 32.95% in rank and an increase of 77.85% in count. The proportion of people with the surname Maceda per 100,000 people also increased by 65.22%, from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.38 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #33,993 | #22,791 | 32.95% |
| Count | 632 | 1,124 | 77.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.38 | 65.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maceda
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Maceda identify as Hispanic. In 2000, 67.88% identified as Hispanic, a proportion that rose to 75.89% by 2010, reflecting a 11.80% increase. The second largest ethnic group bearing the surname Maceda is White, which decreased from 18.99% in 2000 to 12.99% in 2010, a decrease of 31.60%. Those who identify as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw a decrease from 12.5% to 9.88% during the same period. For the first time in 2010, the surname was reported among those identifying as Black at 0.53%, while no noticeable change was observed for those identifying as two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 67.88% | 75.89% | 11.8% |
| White | 18.99% | 12.99% | -31.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 12.5% | 9.88% | -20.96% |
| Black | 0% | 0.53% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |