Explore the Family Name Magallanez
The meaning of Magallanez
Spanish: variant of Magallanes. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Arturo, Armando, Librado, Luis, Lupe, Manuel, Apolonio, Armida, Blanca, Bonifacio, Eduardo, Elida.
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How common is the last name Magallanez in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Magallanez has seen a significant decrease in the United States over the course of a decade. In 2000, the surname was ranked 34,856th in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, the rank dropped to 58,735, reflecting a substantial drop of 68.51%. Similarly, the number of people with this surname decreased from 613 in 2000 to 345 in 2010, resulting in a count change of -43.72%. The proportion of individuals with the surname Magallanez per 100,000 individuals also fell by nearly half, from 0.23 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #34,856 | #58,735 | -68.51% |
| Count | 613 | 345 | -43.72% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.12 | -47.83% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Magallanez
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Magallanez, based on Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly Hispanic. In both 2000 and 2010, over 95% of individuals with this surname identified as Hispanic, despite a slight decrease from 95.76% to 95.07%. In contrast, the percentage of individuals identifying as White increased from 3.10% in 2000 to 4.06% in 2010. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 95.76% | 95.07% | -0.72% |
| White | 3.1% | 4.06% | 30.97% |
| 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% |