Explore the Family Name Maida
The meaning of Maida
Italian (southern): habitational name from Màida in Catanzaro, Calabria. Some characteristic forenames: Italian Salvatore, Angelo, Carmine, Franco, Pasquale, Pietro, Vito, Alfonse, Antonio, Carlo, Carmela, Concetta.
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How common is the last name Maida in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Maida has seen a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Maida was ranked as the 14,706th most popular surname, but it rose slightly to the 14,356th position by 2010, marking a 2.38% change. The count of individuals with the Maida surname also increased from 1,853 in 2000 to 2,084 in 2010, showing a growth rate of 12.47%. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly grew by 2.9%, indicating a modest yet steady rise in the prevalence of the Maida surname over this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,706 | #14,356 | 2.38% |
| Count | 1,853 | 2,084 | 12.47% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.69 | 0.71 | 2.9% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maida
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reflects shifts among those bearing the Maida surname. In 2000, the majority of individuals identified as White (91.04%), with smaller proportions identifying as Hispanic (5.02%), Asian/Pacific Islander (1.19%), and Black (0.54%), while no data was available for American Indian and Alaskan Native backgrounds. By 2010, while White remained the dominant ethnic identity at 88.72%, there were notable changes among other groups. The Hispanic population saw a significant increase of 53.98%, rising to 7.73%, and the Black population more than doubled to 1.20%. However, the proportion of those with Asian/Pacific Islander backgrounds was suppressed, while the percentage of those identifying with two or more races decreased by nearly half to 1.15%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.04% | 88.72% | -2.55% |
| Hispanic | 5.02% | 7.73% | 53.98% |
| Black | 0.54% | 1.2% | 122.22% |
| Two or More Races | 2.21% | 1.15% | -47.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.19% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |