Explore the Family Name Maenza
The meaning of Maenza
Italian (southern): habitational name from Maenza in Latina province, probably so named after the Latin personal name Magius or Maius, or from any of various other places so named, from medieval Latin maiensis ‘(payment) in the month of May’, presumably denoting some sort of tax obligation. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Saverio, Carlo, Carmine, Gaetano, Rocco.
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How common is the last name Maenza in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Maenza' saw a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the surname shifted from 45,829 in 2000 to 47,356 in 2010, indicating a decrease in popularity by 3.33%. However, the actual count of people with this surname increased slightly during this period, with a growth of 2.05% or 9 more people bearing the name 'Maenza'. The proportion of the 'Maenza' surname per 100k people also dropped by 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,829 | #47,356 | -3.33% |
| Count | 439 | 448 | 2.05% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maenza
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the 'Maenza' surname identified as White, with an increase from 95.90% in 2000 to 97.10% in 2010. In 2000, 2.51% identified as belonging to two or more races, however, this percentage dropped to zero by 2010. There were no individuals with the 'Maenza' surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.9% | 97.1% | 1.25% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.51% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |