Explore the Family Name Magallon
The meaning of Magallon
Spanish (Magallón): habitational name from a place called Magallón in Zaragoza province. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Francisco, Juan, Rafael, Javier, Leticia, Miguel, Carlos, Jesus, Manuel, Salvador, Alberto.
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How common is the last name Magallon in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Magallon has seen a notable increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Magallon was ranked 8092 in terms of popularity, with 3774 people bearing this surname. By 2010, its rank had risen to 6332, representing a change of 21.75%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased significantly from 3774 in 2000 to 5387 in 2010, marking a growth of 42.74%. The proportion of people named Magallon per 100,000 also saw a hike from 1.4 to 1.83, indicating a 30.71% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,092 | #6,332 | 21.75% |
| Count | 3,774 | 5,387 | 42.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.4 | 1.83 | 30.71% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Magallon
The Decennial U.S. Census data on ethnicity reveals interesting shifts in the ethnicity of those with the Magallon surname. Between 2000 and 2010, there was an 83.91% jump in the percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, from 0.87 to 1.6. However, those reporting their ethnic identity as being of two or more races and American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped to zero. White Magallons represented a smaller portion in 2010 compared to 2000, decreasing by 15.62%. Hispanic representation remained largely steady, with a slight increase from 94.25% to 94.58%. Lastly, Black individuals with the Magallon surname experienced a small decrease from 0.21% to 0.19%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 94.25% | 94.58% | 0.35% |
| White | 4.16% | 3.51% | -15.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.87% | 1.6% | 83.91% |
| Black | 0.21% | 0.19% | -9.52% |
| Two or More Races | 0.37% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.13% | 0% | 0% |