Explore the Family Name Machon
The meaning of Machon
1. Polish (Machoń) and Czech (Machoň): from a derivative of the personal name Mach 1. 2. English (Yorkshire and Channel Islands): variant of Machen. 3. French: variant of Maçon (see Macon 3). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Jarek, Miroslaw, Zbigniew.
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How common is the last name Machon in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Machon had a popularity rank of 56,526 in 2000 and 55,841 in 2010, indicating an increase in popularity by 1.21%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 338 in 2000 to 367 in 2010, marking an 8.58% rise. However, the proportion of individuals with the surname Machon per 100k population slightly decreased by 7.69% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,526 | #55,841 | 1.21% |
| Count | 338 | 367 | 8.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.12 | -7.69% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Machon
In terms of ethnicity, the census data shows that the prevalence of the Machon surname among different ethnic identities shifted between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Asians/Pacific Islanders with this surname increased significantly by 50.36%, while the percentage of people identifying as two or more races dropped to 0. The percentage of White individuals with the Machon surname slightly declined by 7.21%, whereas the Hispanic community saw an increase of 11.40%. Interestingly, the surname emerged within Black communities, growing from 0% in 2000 to 3.54% in 2010. The American Indian and Alaskan Native communities did not record any changes in the occurrence of the Machon surname during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.29% | 73.57% | -7.21% |
| Hispanic | 12.72% | 14.17% | 11.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.62% | 8.45% | 50.36% |
| Black | 0% | 3.54% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.48% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |