Explore the Family Name Machovec
The meaning of Machovec
Czech and Slovak: patronymic from the personal name Mach 1.
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How common is the last name Machovec in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Machovec has seen a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 66,878th most popular surname and by 2010, it slipped to 69,996th position reflecting a change of -4.66%. However, the number of people with this surname increased slightly from 276 in 2000 to 280 in 2010 indicating a growth of 1.45%. The proportion per 100k also noticed a decline from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.09 in 2010, a drop of 10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,878 | #69,996 | -4.66% |
| Count | 276 | 280 | 1.45% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Machovec
In regards to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the Machovec surname identified themselves as White, although this percentage decreased from 95.65% in 2000 to 90.71% in 2010. The Hispanic representation grew significantly from 2.17% in 2000 to 6.07% in 2010, an increase of 179.72%. Notably, there were a few who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2010, which wasn't the case in 2000. There were no individuals who identified as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or as belonging to two or more races during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.65% | 90.71% | -5.16% |
| Hispanic | 2.17% | 6.07% | 179.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.14% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |