Explore the Family Name Maginnis
The meaning of Maginnis
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 Maginnis in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Maginnis saw a surge in popularity over a decade. In 2000, it ranked 23,167 and jumped to 18,529 by 2010 – an improvement of 20.02%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased from 1,028 to 1,489, marking a substantial growth of 44.84%. Consequently, the proportion of people bearing the Maginnis surname per 100,000 of the population rose from 0.38 to 0.5, up by 31.58%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,167 | #18,529 | 20.02% |
| Count | 1,028 | 1,489 | 44.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.5 | 31.58% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maginnis
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data demonstrates shifts across various groups who identify with the Maginnis surname. Between 2000 and 2010, there was an increase in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native. Specifically, the percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders grew by 11.54%, Hispanics by 87.27%, Blacks by 108.62%, and American Indian and Alaskan Natives emerged from 0% to 0.4%. Meanwhile, there was a decrease among Whites and those identifying as two or more races. White identification dipped slightly by -2.45% while the two or more races category decreased by -12.97%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.14% | 92.81% | -2.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.65% | 3.09% | 87.27% |
| Two or More Races | 1.85% | 1.61% | -12.97% |
| Black | 0.58% | 1.21% | 108.62% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.78% | 0.87% | 11.54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.4% | 0% |