Explore the Family Name Magennis
The meaning of Magennis
Irish: variant of McGinnis. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Magennis in the United States?
The surname Magennis, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has experienced a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Magennis was ranked 83,965th in popularity, which fell to 106,096th in 2010 - a decline of 26.36%. The actual count of individuals with this surname also decreased, going from 208 in 2000 to 168 in 2010, marking a drop of 19.23%. As a proportion per 100,000 people, the frequency of this surname decreased by 25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #83,965 | #106,096 | -26.36% |
| Count | 208 | 168 | -19.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.06 | -25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Magennis
In terms of ethnicity, the Magennis surname is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White. Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, there was a slight increase in this association from 96.15% in 2000 to 96.43% in 2010. The proportion of individuals with this surname identifying as Hispanic dropped from 2.88% in 2000 to zero in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname being associated with individuals of Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.15% | 96.43% | 0.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.88% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |