Explore the Family Name Magda
The meaning of Magda
Polish, Slovak, and Hungarian: from the female personal name Magda, a short form of Slavic Magdalena, Hungarian Magdolna (see Maudlin). Some characteristic forenames: Polish Bogdan, Boguslaw, Bronislaw, Casimir, Jozef, Kazimierz, Wieslaw.
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How common is the last name Magda in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Magda has seen a steady increase between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the name was ranked at 25,169 with 924 individuals bearing the name, equivalent to 0.34 per 100k people. By 2010, the rank had improved to 23,725 with 1,067 individuals carrying the surname, bringing the proportion to 0.36 per 100k people. The change in count and proportion over this decade indicates a growth of 15.48% and 5.88% respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,169 | #23,725 | 5.74% |
| Count | 924 | 1,067 | 15.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.36 | 5.88% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Magda
The ethnicity associated with the surname Magda as depicted by the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals a predominance of White individuals, with an increase from 94.26% in 2000 to 96.63% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased significantly from 1.62% to 0.66%. The percentage of individuals identifying with two or more races was recorded as 1.73% in 2000 but was subsequently suppressed in 2010 for privacy reasons. The Hispanic representation slightly fell from 1.73% to 1.69%, while Black representation rose from 0% to 0.56%. There were no data points for individuals identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.26% | 96.63% | 2.51% |
| Hispanic | 1.73% | 1.69% | -2.31% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.62% | 0.66% | -59.26% |
| Black | 0% | 0.56% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.73% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |