Explore the Family Name Maez
The meaning of Maez
Spanish: variant of Maes. This surname is rare in Spain. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Manuel, Carlos, Adela, Alfonso, Aracely, Brijido, Catalina, Celestino, Domingo, Hilario, Jose, Juan.
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How common is the last name Maez in the United States?
According to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Maez has seen minor fluctuations over the years. In 2000, Maez ranked as the 16,673rd most popular surname in the United States. This ranking slightly dropped by 3.05% to 17,182nd place in 2010. However, the count of individuals carrying this surname has actually increased from 1,581 in 2000 to 1,648 in 2010, a growth of 4.24%. The proportion per 100,000 people also decreased by 5.08%, from 0.59 in 2000 to 0.56 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,673 | #17,182 | -3.05% |
| Count | 1,581 | 1,648 | 4.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.56 | -5.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maez
In terms of ethnicity, the Maez surname has been associated with several ethnic identities based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. A significant majority of individuals with the Maez surname identified as Hispanic, with the percentage increasing from 76.15% in 2000 to 78.52% in 2010. Those identifying as White made up the second largest group, although their percentage declined from 19.23% in 2000 to 17.60% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also saw an increase from 1.14% to 1.64%. However, the number of people identifying as two or more races and Black was suppressed for privacy reasons in the 2010 Census, while the percentage of individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 1.64% in 2000 to 1.33% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 76.15% | 78.52% | 3.11% |
| White | 19.23% | 17.6% | -8.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.14% | 1.64% | 43.86% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.64% | 1.33% | -18.9% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0.38% | 0% | 0% |