Explore the Family Name Maheux
The meaning of Maheux
French: variant of Maheu and, in North America, (also) an altered form of this. Some characteristic forenames: French Alain, Armand, Laurier, Yoland, Alphonse, Benoit, Clermont, Gabrielle, Gedeon, Gilles, Laurent, Lucien.
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How common is the last name Maheux in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Maheux" has seen a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 58,692nd most common name and dropped to the 62,903rd spot in 2010, reflecting a 7.17% decline. The count of individuals with this surname also slightly decreased over this decade, from 323 in 2000 to 318 in 2010, marking a 1.55% reduction. Consequently, the proportion of people named Maheux per 100k population decreased by 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #58,692 | #62,903 | -7.17% |
| Count | 323 | 318 | -1.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maheux
With respect to ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the Maheux surname is primarily associated with White individuals, with a small percentage increase from 92.26% in 2000 to 94.03% in 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 3.72% in 2000 to 2.83% in 2010, showing a 23.92% change. Meanwhile, the percentage of people identifying as two or more races also decreased from 2.48% to 1.57%, a 36.69% reduction. There were no recorded instances of this surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders, Blacks, or American Indian and Alaskan Natives in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.26% | 94.03% | 1.92% |
| Hispanic | 3.72% | 2.83% | -23.92% |
| Two or More Races | 2.48% | 1.57% | -36.69% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |