Explore the Family Name Magaldi
The meaning of Magaldi
Italian: patronymic or plural form of the ancient Germanic personal name Magoald (from magan ‘strenght’). Alternatively, a nickname from magaldo ‘evil, wicked’, derived from the personal name. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Magaldi in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Magaldi has slightly declined over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 78,549 in popularity and had a count of 226 individuals with this surname. By 2010, while the count had marginally increased to 227, the rank of popularity dipped to 82,908, marking a decrease of 5.55%. The proportion per 100,000 people remained consistent at 0.08.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #78,549 | #82,908 | -5.55% |
| Count | 226 | 227 | 0.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.08 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Magaldi
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Magaldi surname identify as White, although there has been a slight decrease from 93.36% in 2000 to 90.31% in 2010. Over that same period, the percentage identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 42.33%, rising from 6.19% to 8.81%. No Magaldis identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.36% | 90.31% | -3.27% |
| Hispanic | 6.19% | 8.81% | 42.33% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |