Explore the Family Name Maish
The meaning of Maish
1. Americanized form of German Maisch. 2. English (Gloucestershire): altered form of Marsh. This form of the surname is rare in Britain and Ireland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Maish in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Maish has slightly decreased in the United States between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Maish surname ranked 41,596 in popularity and dropped to 44,808 by 2010, a decline of 7.72 percent. The count of individuals with this surname also saw a decrease from 493 in 2000 to 479 in 2010, reflecting a drop of 2.84 percent. This shift indicates a proportional decline per 100k individuals from 0.18 to 0.16 (-11.11%).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,596 | #44,808 | -7.72% |
| Count | 493 | 479 | -2.84% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maish
The data from the Decennial U.S. Census also provides insight into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Maish. In 2000, the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White (89.05%) with a small percentage identifying as Hispanic (9.13%). By 2010, there was a slight decrease in those identifying as White (87.06%) and a minimal increase in those identifying as Hispanic (9.19%). The census also shows that by 2010, a new segment of those with the Maish surname began identifying as Two or more races (1.67%) and Black (1.04%), which were not present in the 2000 data. There were no changes in the Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.05% | 87.06% | -2.23% |
| Hispanic | 9.13% | 9.19% | 0.66% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.67% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |