Explore the Family Name Mahone
The meaning of Mahone
Irish: variant of Mahon. Found mainly in Cumbria, England.
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How common is the last name Mahone in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mahone has increased between 2000 and 2010. The rank moved from 8,647th to 8,369th position, which is a positive change of 3.21%. In terms of count, the number of people bearing the Mahone surname rose from 3,499 in 2000 to 3,956 in 2010, marking an increase of 13.06%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals carrying this surname per 100,000 people grew by 3.08%, from 1.3 in 2000 to 1.34 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,647 | #8,369 | 3.21% |
| Count | 3,499 | 3,956 | 13.06% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.3 | 1.34 | 3.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mahone
When looking at the ethnic identity represented by the Mahone surname, there are notable shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The most significant change was seen in those identifying with two or more races, with an increase of over 106%. Asian/Pacific Islander and Hispanic identifications also saw an increase, at 65% and nearly 48% respectively. However, identification as Black decreased slightly by 2.86% while White identification also dropped marginally by 0.81%. The greatest decrease was seen among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native, down by 42.06%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 68.25% | 66.3% | -2.86% |
| White | 27.12% | 26.9% | -0.81% |
| Two or More Races | 1.74% | 3.59% | 106.32% |
| Hispanic | 1.23% | 1.82% | 47.97% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.26% | 0.73% | -42.06% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.66% | 65% |