Explore the Family Name Magadan
The meaning of Magadan
Galician (Magadán): habitational name from a place called Magadán in Asturias, in its Galician speaking area, of Visigothic origin.
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How common is the last name Magadan in the United States?
Based on the data provided by the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Magadan has seen a significant increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Magadan was ranked 40,908 in popularity with a count of 503 individuals having this surname. A decade later in 2010, its rank improved to 31,629 and the count increased to 731, indicating a growth rate of 45.33%. The proportion of people with the Magadan surname per 100,000 also rose by 31.58% during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,908 | #31,629 | 22.68% |
| Count | 503 | 731 | 45.33% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.25 | 31.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Magadan
In terms of ethnicity, the majority of individuals with the surname Magadan identify as Hispanic, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 87.48% identified as Hispanic and this figure increased slightly to 90.56% in 2010. There was a noticeable decrease in the percentage of individuals identifying as White, from 8.75% in 2000 to 6.98% in 2010. The percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander also dropped from 2.78% in 2000 to 1.92% in 2010. There were no changes observed for those identifying as Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 87.48% | 90.56% | 3.52% |
| White | 8.75% | 6.98% | -20.23% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.78% | 1.92% | -30.94% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |