Explore the Family Name Maggs
The meaning of Maggs
English: variant of Magg, with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s, and ultimately a variant of Madge. Compare Meggs.
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How common is the last name Maggs in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Maggs has seen a slight decrease. In 2000, it ranked 30,753 in popularity and slightly dropped to 30,889 in 2010, marking a change of -0.44%. However, the count of individuals with the surname increased from 715 in 2000 to 753 in 2010, a growth of 5.31%. The proportion per 100,000 people dipped slightly, from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.26 in 2010, a decrease of 3.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,753 | #30,889 | -0.44% |
| Count | 715 | 753 | 5.31% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.26 | -3.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maggs
Looking at the ethnicity breakdown for the surname Maggs according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, there are some noticeable shifts. In both 2000 and 2010, no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native. Those identifying as White decreased from 97.06% in 2000 to 93.76% in 2010, a change of -3.4%. The Hispanic representation rose significantly, from 1.4% in 2000 to 3.72% in 2010, marking a 165.71% increase. People identifying as Black also showed a small rise, from 0.98% to 1.06%, an 8.16% increase. Interestingly, those claiming two or more ethnic identities appeared in 2010, making up 0.93% of the population with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.06% | 93.76% | -3.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 3.72% | 165.71% |
| Black | 0.98% | 1.06% | 8.16% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.93% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |