Explore the Family Name Mages
The meaning of Mages
1. German: probably a patronymic from a variant of the personal name Mack 3. 2. English (Norfolk): apparently a variant of Maggs. History: The family of Wolfgang Mages (1784–1871) emigrated from Freihung, Bavaria, to Milwaukee, WI, in the early 19th century.
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How common is the last name Mages in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mages saw a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 29,696th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had dropped to 32,236th. The overall count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, falling by 4.41% from 748 to 715. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname Mages per 100,000 people declined by 14.29%, from 0.28 to 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,696 | #32,236 | -8.55% |
| Count | 748 | 715 | -4.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.24 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mages
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Mages identified as White, remaining relatively stable at 95.32% in 2000 and 95.10% in 2010. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander saw a slight increase from 0.80% to 0.84%. The percentage of those identifying as Black also increased marginally from 1.07% to 1.12%. However, the percentage of individuals identifying as Hispanic saw a significant decrease from 2.14% in 2000 to 1.82% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Mages surname identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native or belonging to two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.32% | 95.1% | -0.23% |
| Hispanic | 2.14% | 1.82% | -14.95% |
| Black | 1.07% | 1.12% | 4.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.84% | 5% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |