Explore the Family Name Mago
The meaning of Mago
1. Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian: nickname from mago ‘magician, wizard’ (from Latin magus, Greek magos). 2. Italian: from a shortened form of an old personal name such as Magoald (see Magaldi). 3. Hungarian (Magó): from a pet form of the old male personal name Mag, or from a pet form of the female personal name Magdolna, Hungarian form of the Biblical name Magdalena (see Maudlin). 4. Indian (Punjab): Khatri name of unexplained etymology.
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How common is the last name Mago in the United States?
Based on Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mago has increased in popularity over a decade, rising from rank 45,909 in 2000 to rank 39,212 in 2010, demonstrating a growth of approximately 14.59%. The count of individuals with this surname increased by 28.08% during the same period, growing from 438 to 561 individuals. Consequently, the proportion of the surname Mago per 100k population saw an increase of 18.75%, from 0.16 in 2000 to 0.19 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,909 | #39,212 | 14.59% |
| Count | 438 | 561 | 28.08% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.19 | 18.75% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mago
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals shifts in the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mago between 2000 and 2010. There was a significant rise in the percentage representing Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races, which saw increases of 17.38% and 50.31% respectively. On the other hand, the percentage of White individuals with this surname dropped by -22.72%. The Hispanic portion of people with the Mago surname also saw an increase of 16.57%. No changes were recorded for Black, American Indian, and Alaskan Native categories, maintaining a consistent 0% throughout the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 34.93% | 41% | 17.38% |
| White | 44.06% | 34.05% | -22.72% |
| Hispanic | 15.75% | 18.36% | 16.57% |
| Two or More Races | 3.2% | 4.81% | 50.31% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |