Explore the Family Name Magera
The meaning of Magera
1. Slovak and Czech: ethnic name for a Hungarian (see Magyar). 2. Ukrainian: of Slovak (see 1 above) or Polish (see Magiera) origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Magera in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Magera has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Magera was ranked as the 53,782nd most popular surname and was held by approximately 360 individuals, or 0.13 per 100,000 people. By 2010, however, the rank had dropped to 60,790 and the count decreased to 331, making it only about 0.11 per 100,000 people. This represents a drop in popularity of 13.03% and an 8.06% decrease in count.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,782 | #60,790 | -13.03% |
| Count | 360 | 331 | -8.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Magera
Regarding ethnicity, again based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the Magera surname identify as White, with the proportion slightly decreasing from 88.89% in 2000 to 88.82% in 2010. The Hispanic representation increased slightly from 6.67% to 6.95%. Interestingly, those identifying as Black saw a significant increase, jumping from 1.94% to 3.93%, a change of over 100%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and there were no recorded instances of people of two or more ethnicities having the Magera surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.89% | 88.82% | -0.08% |
| Hispanic | 6.67% | 6.95% | 4.2% |
| Black | 1.94% | 3.93% | 102.58% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |