Explore the Family Name Macuga
The meaning of Macuga
1. Slovak (mainly Mačuga): from a pet form of the personal name Matej or Matúš (see Matus). Compare Machuga. 2. Polish: variant of Maczuga.
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How common is the last name Macuga in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Macuga has seen a slight dip in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked 90,252 in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had fallen to 95,115, marking a decrease of 5.39 percent. However, the actual count of people bearing this name increased slightly from 190 to 192 during the same period. The proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #90,252 | #95,115 | -5.39% |
| Count | 190 | 192 | 1.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Macuga
In regards to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the majority of individuals with the last name Macuga are of White ethnicity. This group constituted 98.95 percent of all Macugas in 2000 and, despite a small decrease, still made up 97.4 percent of the total in 2010. Other ethnic groups such as Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying as two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were either not represented or their data was suppressed for privacy reasons.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.95% | 97.4% | -1.57% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |