Explore the Family Name Magny
The meaning of Magny
French: habitational name from (Le) Magny, the name of several places in various parts of France (see Maney 3). This surname is also found in Haiti. Compare Manny and Many. History: This surname is listed in the (US) National Huguenot Society’s register of qualified Huguenot ancestors (along with its altered forms Manny and Many) and also in the similar register of the Huguenot Society of America.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Magny in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Magny has seen a significant increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 127,186 in terms of popularity and had a count of 124. However, by 2010, the rank had climbed to 111,426 with an increase of 12.39%, and the count had risen to 158, showing an increase of 27.42%. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #127,186 | #111,426 | 12.39% |
| Count | 124 | 158 | 27.42% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Magny
In regard to ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts within the groups associated with the surname Magny between 2000 and 2010. There were no individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. The percentage of those identifying as being of two or more races decreased by 34.71%, dropping from 4.84% to 3.16%. Individuals identifying as White disappeared entirely from the data set by 2010. On the other hand, the Hispanic category saw a rise of 25.56%, increasing from 4.03% to 5.06%. The most significant shift occurred within the Black identity group, which rose from 79.84% to 89.87%, a notable increase of 12.56%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 79.84% | 89.87% | 12.56% |
| Hispanic | 4.03% | 5.06% | 25.56% |
| Two or More Races | 4.84% | 3.16% | -34.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| White | 10.48% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |