Explore the Family Name Mahana
The meaning of Mahana
Irish: variant of Mahoney.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mahana in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mahana saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 58,257th most popular, but by 2010 had risen slightly to 58,042nd. The number of individuals with this last name also increased, from 326 in 2000 to 350 in 2010, a growth of 7.36%. Despite these changes, the proportion of people with the surname Mahana per 100,000 stayed consistent at 0.12.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,257 | #58,042 | 0.37% |
| Count | 326 | 350 | 7.36% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.12 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mahana
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some significant shifts between 2000 and 2010. While the majority of those with the surname Mahana identified as White in both years (89.88% in 2000 and 85.43% in 2010), there was a nearly 5% decrease over the decade. There were increases in those identifying as Two or more races (from 2.76% to 3.43%), Hispanic (from 3.07% to 4%), and Black (from 0 to 3.14%). A new category emerged in 2010 with 2.29% identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. Meanwhile, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native dropped slightly from 2.15% to 1.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.88% | 85.43% | -4.95% |
| Hispanic | 3.07% | 4% | 30.29% |
| Two or More Races | 2.76% | 3.43% | 24.28% |
| Black | 0% | 3.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.29% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.15% | 1.71% | -20.47% |