Explore the Family Name Magley
The meaning of Magley
Americanized form of Swiss German Mägli: from the ancient Germanic personal name Macco, Makko, a pet form of a compound name with the first element māg- ‘kinsman’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Magley in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Magley has slightly declined over the past decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 40,265th most popular surname in the United States with a count of 512 individuals bearing the name. By 2010, its rank had fallen to 42,720 and the count decreased marginally to 507. This represents a decrease of 6.1 in rank and a slight reduction of 0.98% in the total number of people with this surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,265 | #42,720 | -6.1% |
| Count | 512 | 507 | -0.98% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Magley
Ethnicity-wise, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Magley surname is predominantly associated with individuals who identify as White. In 2000, about 95.9% of individuals with this surname reported their ethnicity as White, a figure that slightly fell to 95.27% by 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic also reduced from 1.95% to 1.58%. Meanwhile, the Black ethnicity saw a small increase from 1.17% to 1.18%. Interestingly, in 2010, for the first time, some individuals with the Magley surname reported having two or more ethnic identities, making up 1.58% of the total. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.9% | 95.27% | -0.66% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.58% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.95% | 1.58% | -18.97% |
| Black | 1.17% | 1.18% | 0.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |