Explore the Family Name Maiman
The meaning of Maiman
Jewish (Ashkenazic): Yiddishized form of the Sephardic name Maimon. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Chuna, Hershel.
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How common is the last name Maiman in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Maiman has declined over a decade. In 2000, the Maiman surname was ranked 74,164 in terms of popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped significantly to a rank of 99,378, marking a decrease of 34%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased from 243 to 182, a 25.1% drop. The proportion of people with the Maiman surname per 100,000 also fell by 33.33%, from 0.09 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #74,164 | #99,378 | -34% |
| Count | 243 | 182 | -25.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.09 | 0.06 | -33.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maiman
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the majority of individuals with the Maiman surname identify as White, although there was a slight decrease of 2.31% in this demographic between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 95.06% identified as White, dropping to 92.86% in 2010. There was a notable change in the Hispanic demographic, which rose from 0% in 2000 to 4.40% in 2010. However, the proportions of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at 0% for both years. The percentage of those reporting two or more races also dropped from 2.47% in 2000 to zero in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.06% | 92.86% | -2.31% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 4.4% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.47% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |