Explore the Family Name Majalca
The meaning of Majalca
Hispanic or Amerindian (Mexico): habitational name from Majalca, an area in the Mexican state of Chihuahua.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Majalca in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Majalca has increased over a decade. In 2000, it was ranked 65,298 in the United States and rose to 59,324 by 2010, signifying an increase of 9.15%. During the same period, the count of people with the Majalca surname grew from 284 to 341, marking an increase of 20.07%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people also saw a rise from 0.11 to 0.12, indicating a growth of 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #65,298 | #59,324 | 9.15% |
| Count | 284 | 341 | 20.07% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Majalca
The ethnic identity linked to the surname Majalca, as per the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly Hispanic. In 2000, 89.44% of individuals with the Majalca surname identified as Hispanic, and this figure slightly decreased to 89.15% by 2010. The number of individuals identifying as White showed a small increase during this time frame, growing from 9.15% in 2000 to 9.68% in 2010. There were no recorded changes among individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, those of two or more races, Black ethnicity, or American Indian and Alaskan Native between these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.44% | 89.15% | -0.32% |
| White | 9.15% | 9.68% | 5.79% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |