Explore the Family Name Mahy
The meaning of Mahy
French and Channel Islands: from a variant of the Old French, Norman French personal name Mahieu, itself a variant of Mathieu (see Matthew, compare Mayhew).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mahy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mahy exhibited a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 96,918 in popularity, with 174 individuals adopting the name. By 2010, while the count of people with the surname increased nominally to 184, the rank fell slightly to 98,553. The proportion of people per 100,000 with the surname Mahy remained consistent at 0.06 in both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #96,918 | #98,553 | -1.69% |
| Count | 174 | 184 | 5.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mahy
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the surname Mahy identified as White, although this percentage decreased from 88.51% in 2000 to 84.24% in 2010. Hispanic representation also saw a minor decrease from 7.47% in 2000 to 7.07% in 2010. However, there was a notable increase in individuals identifying as Black, moving from 3.45% in 2000 to 7.07% in 2010. No individuals with the surname Mahy identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.51% | 84.24% | -4.82% |
| Hispanic | 7.47% | 7.07% | -5.35% |
| Black | 3.45% | 7.07% | 104.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |