Explore the Family Name Mahn
The meaning of Mahn
1. North German: from a medieval short form of the personal name Manegold (see Mangold). 2. Germanized form of Sorbian Man (see Mann). Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt, Ingo, Otto, Ulrich, Franz, Inge, Ralf.
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How common is the last name Mahn in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mahn has seen a decline between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mahn was ranked as the 12,360th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to the 16,305th spot, marking a decrease of nearly 32%. The count of individuals with this surname also fell from 2,305 in 2000 to 1,768 in 2010, indicating a drop of over 23%. Consequently, the proportion of people named Mahn per 100,000 residents in the country also dipped by almost 30%, from 0.85 to 0.6.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #12,360 | #16,305 | -31.92% |
| Count | 2,305 | 1,768 | -23.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.85 | 0.6 | -29.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mahn
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mahn also underwent some changes during the same period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races both decreased. The former decreased by around 26% from 4.34% in 2000 to 3.22% in 2010, while the latter saw a decrease of approximately 23% from 1.69% to 1.3%. Meanwhile, the percentage of white individuals remained relatively stable with a slight decrease of 0.3%. On the other hand, the proportions of Hispanic and Black individuals increased slightly by 1.28% and significantly by 62.26% respectively. Similarly, the representation of American Indian and Alaskan Native rose by about 29%, though they still constitute a minor portion of the individuals bearing the surname Mahn.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.41% | 89.14% | -0.3% |
| Black | 2.65% | 4.3% | 62.26% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.34% | 3.22% | -25.81% |
| Hispanic | 1.56% | 1.58% | 1.28% |
| Two or More Races | 1.69% | 1.3% | -23.08% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.35% | 0.45% | 28.57% |