Explore the Family Name Magan
The meaning of Magan
1. Spanish (Magán): habitational name from Magán, a village in Toledo province. 2. German: from Old High German magan ‘strength’. 3. Irish: variant of McGann or McGahan (with stress on the syllable beginning g).
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How common is the last name Magan in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Magan has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Magan was ranked 28,584th, and it dropped to 32,031st in 2010, reflecting a decrease of 12.06%. The total count of individuals with this surname also fell by 8.28%, from 785 in 2000 to 720 in 2010. Additionally, the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 decreased by 17.24%, from 0.29 in 2000 to 0.24 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #28,584 | #32,031 | -12.06% |
| Count | 785 | 720 | -8.28% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.29 | 0.24 | -17.24% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Magan
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Magan also underwent changes between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, the majority identified as White (70.06%), followed by Hispanic (16.82%), Asian/Pacific Islander (8.66%), Black (2.93%), and a small percentage identified as two or more races (1.53%). By 2010, while the proportion identifying as White remained highest, it had decreased to 63.06%. The proportion identifying as Hispanic increased to 22.08%, and those identifying as Black saw a significant increase, jumping to 7.64%. The percentage of people identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased to 6.94%, and no individuals identified as two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.06% | 63.06% | -9.99% |
| Hispanic | 16.82% | 22.08% | 31.27% |
| Black | 2.93% | 7.64% | 160.75% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 8.66% | 6.94% | -19.86% |
| Two or More Races | 1.53% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |