Explore the Family Name Maciag
The meaning of Maciag
Polish (Maciąg): from a derivative of the personal name Maciej (see Matthew). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Zbigniew, Boguslaw, Casimir, Ryszard, Tadeusz, Thadeus.
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How common is the last name Maciag in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Maciag has experienced a decrease in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 34,399th most common last name, but by 2010, it had fallen to the 39,887th position, representing a decrease of nearly 16%. The total count of individuals with this surname also dropped from 623 in 2000 to 550 in 2010, marking an approximate 12% decline. Furthermore, the proportion of people named Maciag per 100,000 decreased by 17.39%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,399 | #39,887 | -15.95% |
| Count | 623 | 550 | -11.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.19 | -17.39% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maciag
In terms of ethnicity, the Maciag surname is predominantly associated with white individuals, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of those bearing this surname identified as white. The percentage of Maciags identifying as Hispanic saw a significant increase, rising from 1.12% in 2000 to 2.18% in 2010 — a change of 94.64%. Meanwhile, the percentage of Maciags reporting two or more races fell from 1.61% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no individuals with the Maciag surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.63% | 96.55% | -0.08% |
| Hispanic | 1.12% | 2.18% | 94.64% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.61% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |