Explore the Family Name Magoun
The meaning of Magoun
Probably an altered form of Scottish and Irish McGowan. Compare Magoon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Magoun in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Magoun has seen a significant decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 101,654th in popularity with 164 individuals bearing the name. Come 2010, the rank had slipped to 129,825 with only 131 individuals carrying the Magoun surname. This change represents a 27.71% decline in rank and a 20.12% drop in count, with the proportion per 100k people also decreasing by 33.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #101,654 | #129,825 | -27.71% |
| Count | 164 | 131 | -20.12% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.04 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Magoun
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that over 95% of the individuals with the last name Magoun identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase of 0.47% over the decade. The number of those identifying as being of two or more races declined from 3.05% in 2000 to none in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native communities during either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.73% | 96.18% | 0.47% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 3.05% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |