Explore the Family Name Maheras
The meaning of Maheras
Greek: variant of Macheras, an occupational name for a knife maker. Some characteristic forenames: Greek Constantine, Constantinos, Konstantinos, Panagiotis, Spiros, Stylianos.
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How common is the last name Maheras in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the Maheras surname experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 68,782 and by 2010, it dropped to 72,771, marking a 5.8% decline. However, despite this drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Maheras surname remained steady at 267 over the decade. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a dip of 10% from 0.1 to 0.09.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,782 | #72,771 | -5.8% |
| Count | 267 | 267 | 0% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maheras
The ethnicity associated with the Maheras surname has seen some shifts between 2000 and 2010, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority identifying as white decreased slightly from 95.51% to 94.38%. Those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander in 2000 completely disappeared by 2010, whereas those reporting having two or more ethnic identities emerged at 1.87%. The Hispanic representation saw an increase of 20.32%, going from 1.87% to 2.25%. There were no reported changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.51% | 94.38% | -1.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.87% | 2.25% | 20.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.87% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.87% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |