Explore the Family Name Machin
The meaning of Machin
1. English: variant of Machen. This is the more common form of the name in Britain and Ireland. 2. Spanish (Machín): probably a nickname from machín ‘boor, lout’, often applied to a blacksmith’s apprentice. 3. French: nickname for an intrigant, from Old French machin ‘scheming’. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Juan, Jose, Carlos, Jorge, Mario, Miguel, Pedro, Blanca, Diego, Luis, Ramon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Machin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Machin has seen a significant increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Machin was ranked 16,281st in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had risen to become the 14,991st most popular surname in the United States. This marks an increase in rank of approximately 7.92%. Additionally, the total count of individuals with the surname Machin increased from 1,630 in 2000 to 1,971 in 2010, showing a growth of 20.92%. The proportion of individuals named Machin per 100,000 people also rose by 11.67% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,281 | #14,991 | 7.92% |
| Count | 1,630 | 1,971 | 20.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.6 | 0.67 | 11.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Machin
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Machin, there have been some notable changes between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The largest increases were seen among those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, with growth rates of 277.42% and 214.55% respectively. Conversely, the proportions of those identifying as Two or more races, White, and Black decreased by 23.26%, 19.97%, and 26.92% respectively. However, the majority of individuals with the surname Machin identify as either White (42.47%) or Hispanic (53.22%), even though the proportion of those identifying as White decreased while the proportion of those identifying as Hispanic increased by 20.49%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44.17% | 53.22% | 20.49% |
| White | 53.07% | 42.47% | -19.97% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.55% | 1.73% | 214.55% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.31% | 1.17% | 277.42% |
| Black | 1.04% | 0.76% | -26.92% |
| Two or More Races | 0.86% | 0.66% | -23.26% |