Explore the Family Name Mackins
The meaning of Mackins
English: 1. variant of Mackin 2 with post-medieval English excrescent -s. 2. variant of Makins.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mackins in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mackins has seen an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 45,651, but by 2010, it had risen to 42,030, a change of about 7.93%. The number of people with the Mackins surname also increased during this period, going from 441 in 2000 to 517 in 2010, a rise of around 17.23%. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a growth of 12.5% during this timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,651 | #42,030 | 7.93% |
| Count | 441 | 517 | 17.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.18 | 12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mackins
As for ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that most individuals with the surname Mackins identified as Black, making up 84.14% of the population in 2010, down slightly from 85.26% in 2000. The second largest group identified as White, at 9.09% in 2010, a decrease from 9.98% in 2000. The representation of those identifying with two or more races showed a significant increase, nearly doubling from 2.72% in 2000 to 5.42% in 2010. The Hispanic representation also grew from 1.13% to 1.35% during this period. Notably, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 85.26% | 84.14% | -1.31% |
| White | 9.98% | 9.09% | -8.92% |
| Two or More Races | 2.72% | 5.42% | 99.26% |
| Hispanic | 1.13% | 1.35% | 19.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |