Explore the Family Name Macina
The meaning of Macina
1. Italian: from màcina ‘millstone, grindstone’, possibly applied as a metonymic occupational name for a miller, or as a topographic name or a habitational name from a place called with this word, such as Macina in Brescia province. 2. Italian: from a pet form of the personal name Maci (see Machi 1). 3. Polish: derivative of the personal name Maciej (see Matthew). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Corrado, Domenic, Domenica, Ferruccio, Marco, Orest, Vito.
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How common is the last name Macina in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Macina saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. The ranking for this name fell from 60,887 to 66,931 during this decade, marking a decline of nearly 10%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also decreased by 4.53%, dropping from 309 to 295. The proportion per 100,000 people also showed a slight decline, going from 0.11 to 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #60,887 | #66,931 | -9.93% |
| Count | 309 | 295 | -4.53% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.1 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Macina
When it comes to ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of people with the surname Macina identify as White, although there was a slight decrease from 92.88% in 2000 to 90.85% in 2010. Meanwhile, the percentage of those identifying with two or more ethnicities saw an increase of 88.27%, rising from 1.62% to 3.05% over the same period. There was also a minor rise in the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic, increasing from 4.21% to 4.75%. The numbers for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained static or were suppressed for privacy.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.88% | 90.85% | -2.19% |
| Hispanic | 4.21% | 4.75% | 12.83% |
| Two or More Races | 1.62% | 3.05% | 88.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |