Explore the Family Name Magett
The meaning of Magett
Variant of Magette, a surname of French origin.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Magett in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Magett has increased in popularity. In 2000, it was ranked 134,037 and by 2010 it had risen to rank 120,187, a positive change of 10.33%. The number of people with this surname also increased from 116 to 144, showing a significant growth of 24.14%. Proportionally, per 100,000 people, this surname went from 0.04% in 2000 to 0.05% in 2010, a 25% increase.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #134,037 | #120,187 | 10.33% |
| Count | 116 | 144 | 24.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.04 | 0.05 | 25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Magett
Turning to ethnicity based on the Decennial U.S. Census, most of those with the Magett surname identified as Black, with percentages rising from 93.97% in 2000 to 96.53% in 2010. In 2000, there was a small percentage (5.17%) that identified as White, but this number dropped to zero by 2010. During both census years, there were no individuals with the Magett surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 93.97% | 96.53% | 2.72% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| White | 5.17% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |