Explore the Family Name Magor
The meaning of Magor
English: habitational name from Magor in Illogan (Cornwall), named with Old Cornish magoer ‘wall’. There may have been some confusion with Maker, which is from an etymologically identical placename elsewhere in Cornwall.
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How common is the last name Magor in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Magor has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Magor ranked 123,314 in popularity with 129 individuals bearing the surname, equating to 0.05 per 100,000 people. However, by 2010, the rank had dropped to 153,769, indicating a decline of 24.7%. The count of individuals with the surname also fell to 106, marking a reduction of 17.83%. Consequently, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 20% to 0.04.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #123,314 | #153,769 | -24.7% |
| Count | 129 | 106 | -17.83% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.04 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Magor
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Magor, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White. In 2000, 86.82% of those with the surname identified as White, though this figure dipped slightly to 84.91% by 2010. During the same period, there was a noticeable increase in the proportion identifying as Black, rising from 7.75% to 10.38%. No changes were observed for the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, and American Indian and Alaskan Native, as they remained at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.82% | 84.91% | -2.2% |
| Black | 7.75% | 10.38% | 33.94% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |