Explore the Family Name Maffeo
The meaning of Maffeo
Italian: from the personal name Maffeo, a medieval variant of Matteo. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Guilio, Salvatore, Silvio.
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How common is the last name Maffeo in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Maffeo has seen slight changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Maffeo was ranked as the 31,884th most common surname, but by 2010 it had fallen slightly to the 32,485th position, marking a decrease in rank by 1.88 percent. However, the actual count of individuals with the Maffeo surname increased from 684 in 2000 to 708 in 2010, indicating a growth of 3.51 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people also saw a minor decrease from 0.25 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,884 | #32,485 | -1.88% |
| Count | 684 | 708 | 3.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maffeo
Regarding the ethnicity associated with the surname Maffeo, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that it is predominantly linked to individuals who identify as White, with 97.51 percent in 2000 and 97.32 percent in 2010. The percentage change over this decade was a negligible decrease of 0.19 percent. There were also small percentages of those identifying their ethnicity as Hispanic, which saw an increase from 1.17 percent in 2000 to 1.55 percent in 2010 - a significant relative increase of 32.48 percent. There were no recorded individuals with the Maffeo surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. In 2000, there was a small percentage (0.73) who identified as belonging to two or more races, but this was not present in the 2010 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.51% | 97.32% | -0.19% |
| Hispanic | 1.17% | 1.55% | 32.48% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.73% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |