Explore the Family Name Mackenthun
The meaning of Mackenthun
German: habitational name from a place so called near Hanover. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Lorenz, Otto.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mackenthun in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mackenthun experienced a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 89,895th most popular surname in America and by 2010, it had moved up to the 89,753rd position, representing a growth rate of 0.16%. Similarly, the number of individuals bearing the name also increased from 191 in 2000 to 206 in 2010, marking a 7.85% rise. However, in terms of proportion per 100,000 people, the figure remained consistent at 0.07.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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Rank | #89,895 | #89,753 | 0.16% |
Count | 191 | 206 | 7.85% |
Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mackenthun
As per ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Mackenthun surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although this percentage decreased slightly from 99.48% to 94.17%. Interestingly, while no Mackenthuns identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, this figure rose to 3.4% in 2010. There were no identified instances of Mackenthuns who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
2000 | 2010 | Change | |
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White | 99.48% | 94.17% | -5.34% |
Two or More Races | 0% | 3.4% | 0% |
Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |