Explore the Family Name Magnon
The meaning of Magnon
French: 1. from the Old French oblique case of the ancient Germanic personal name Magino, a short form of compound names based on the element magan ‘strength, might’. 2. from a pet form of the personal name Magne, from Latin Magnus (see Magnus 1). Compare Mayon.
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How common is the last name Magnon in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Magnon has decreased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked as the 62,046th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had slipped to the 73,215th position, marking an 18% decline. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 302 to 265, a drop of approximately 12.25%. As a result, the proportion of people named Magnon per 100,000 of the population decreased from 0.11 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #62,046 | #73,215 | -18% |
| Count | 302 | 265 | -12.25% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.09 | -18.18% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Magnon
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes and constants over the years. In both 2000 and 2010, there were no reported instances of the Magnon surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders and American Indian and Alaskan Natives. The majority of individuals with the Magnon surname identified themselves as White; however, this percentage slightly decreased from 84.11% in 2000 to 80.75% in 2010. The proportion of those identifying as Hispanic remained constant at 13.58%, while the Black community saw an increase from no recorded instances in 2000 to 3.4% in 2010. The data also showed that the number of individuals with the Magnon surname identifying with two or more races was 2.26% in 2010, a category that didn't exist in the 2000 census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.11% | 80.75% | -3.99% |
| Hispanic | 13.58% | 13.58% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 3.4% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.26% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |