Explore the Family Name Maeng
The meaning of Maeng
Korean: unexplained.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Maeng in the United States?
The surname Maeng saw a surge in popularity from 2000 to 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 74,957th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had jumped to the 63,373rd spot—a change of 15.45%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased during this time period, going up by 31.25% from 240 people in 2000 to 315 in 2010. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly rose by 22.22%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.11 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #63,373 | 15.45% |
| Count | 240 | 315 | 31.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.11 | 22.22% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maeng
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Maeng surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. In 2000, this group represented 98.33% of the Maeng population, though their representation slightly decreased by 2.18% to 96.19% in 2010. Additionally, the data for 2010 reveals that 1.90% of the Maeng population identified as White. No significant changes were noted in the other ethnic identities—Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native—as the figures remained at zero for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 98.33% | 96.19% | -2.18% |
| White | 0% | 1.9% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |