Explore the Family Name Machen
The meaning of Machen
English: variant of Mason, from the Middle English form machun (derived from Old French machun).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Machen in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Machen saw a slight decrease in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 13,957th to 14,392nd. However, the number of individuals with this surname increased by 4.69%, from 1,984 to 2,077, during the same period. The proportion per 100k also experienced a minor drop of 5.41%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #13,957 | #14,392 | -3.12% |
| Count | 1,984 | 2,077 | 4.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.74 | 0.7 | -5.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Machen
In terms of ethnicity, as per the Decennial U.S. Census, the distribution of the surname Machen underwent a few changes between 2000 and 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and Hispanic saw increases in percentage points, with Hispanic showing the largest increase at 68.48%. There was a significant rise in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, increasing by 177.50%. The White ethnic identity witnessed a decrease of 5.19%, while those identifying with two or more races remained relatively stable with a minimal decrease of 1.17%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.84% | 82.33% | -5.19% |
| Black | 7.41% | 9.05% | 22.13% |
| Hispanic | 2.57% | 4.33% | 68.48% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 1.69% | -1.17% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.06% | 1.49% | 40.57% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.4% | 1.11% | 177.5% |