Explore the Family Name Majetic
The meaning of Majetic
Croatian (Majetić): metronymic from Maja, a pet derivative of any female personal name beginning with Ma-, especially Marija ‘Mary’. Alternatively, a nickname derived from maja, a pet name for a mother. This surname is also found in Slovenia, where it is spelled Majetič. Compare Majestic and Majetich.
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How common is the last name Majetic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Majetic' has seen a slight increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. The rank of this surname rose from 107,565th place in 2000 to 106,570th place in 2010, marking an upward shift of 0.93%. In terms of count, there was a more substantial increase of 9.15%, with the number of people bearing the surname rising from 153 to 167. However, the proportion of individuals carrying the Majetic surname per 100,000 people remained stable at 0.06.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #107,565 | #106,570 | 0.93% |
| Count | 153 | 167 | 9.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Majetic
In reference to ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that almost all individuals with the surname 'Majetic' identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. There was a modest increase of 2.68% in this category over the decade, reaching 100% in 2010. It's worth noting that the data shows no individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native, or as belonging to two or more races. Any data that may have been suppressed for privacy is not included in these statistics.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.39% | 100% | 2.68% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |