Explore the Family Name Machuga
The meaning of Machuga
Americanized form of Polish Maczuga and Slovak Mačuga (see Macuga).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Machuga in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Machuga has seen a slight decrease in its rank of popularity across the United States from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname sat at rank 54,766 and by 2010 it fell slightly to rank 55,121, marking a change of -0.65. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname had an increase of roughly 6%, growing from 352 in 2000 to 373 in 2010. The proportion per 100k remained steady throughout the decade at 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #54,766 | #55,121 | -0.65% |
| Count | 352 | 373 | 5.97% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Machuga
In relation to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts among those bearing the Machuga surname from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, nearly all (98.58%) were identified as White, but by 2010 that number had dipped slightly to 96.25%. Meanwhile, the census began recording instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders and Hispanics for the first time in 2010, with 1.34% and 1.61% respectively. There were no recorded changes in those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.58% | 96.25% | -2.36% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.61% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.34% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |