Explore the Family Name Macken
The meaning of Macken
1. Irish: variant of Mackin. 2. Flemish and Dutch: variant of Mack 3. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Colm, Jarlath, Niall.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Macken in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Macken has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. Initially ranking at 26,104 in 2000, it fell to 30,735 by 2010, marking a decrease in popularity of roughly 17.74%. The total count of individuals with this surname also dropped by 14.06%, from 882 in 2000 to 758 in 2010. Additionally, the proportion of individuals named Macken per 100,000 people decreased by 21.21%, from 0.33 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #26,104 | #30,735 | -17.74% |
| Count | 882 | 758 | -14.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.33 | 0.26 | -21.21% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Macken
The ethnicity of those bearing the surname Macken remained largely constant over the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The vast majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, with figures remaining stable at approximately 90%. There were slight changes among other ethnic categories though. Hispanic representation saw a rise of 26.75%, increasing from 3.85% in 2000 to 4.88% in 2010. In contrast, there was a minor decline in representation within the Black community, falling by 4.81% from 3.74% in 2000 to 3.56% in 2010. Ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained unchanged, while the category of two or more races saw a significant drop of 55.10%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.59% | 90.24% | -0.39% |
| Hispanic | 3.85% | 4.88% | 26.75% |
| Black | 3.74% | 3.56% | -4.81% |
| Two or More Races | 1.47% | 0.66% | -55.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |