Explore the Family Name Magsamen
The meaning of Magsamen
German: from Middle High German māgesāme ‘poppy seed’, hence a metonymic occupational name for someone who milled oil.
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How common is the last name Magsamen in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Magsamen has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Magsamen ranked 74,957 in popularity and increased to 74,608 in 2010, showing a change of 0.47%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose from 240 in 2000 to 259 in 2010, marking an increase of 7.92%. However, the proportion per 100,000 people remained the same at 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,957 | #74,608 | 0.47% |
| Count | 240 | 259 | 7.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Magsamen
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the surname Magsamen identify as White. In 2000, this group accounted for 99.17% of Magsamens, slightly decreasing to 98.07% by 2010. There were no recorded instances of this surname among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either 2000 or 2010. The only change noted in ethnic identity was a 0% addition in the Black category in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.17% | 98.07% | -1.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |