Explore the Family Name Maue
The meaning of Maue
German: variant of Mau.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Maue in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Maue" has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Maue was ranked as the 35,860th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped to 42,163rd in the rankings — a drop of 17.58%. In terms of raw numbers, there were 592 individuals with this surname in 2000, decreasing to 515 by 2010, marking a 13.01% decrease. Furthermore, for every 100,000 people, the proportion of individuals named Maue declined from 0.22 to 0.17, a reduction of 22.73%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,860 | #42,163 | -17.58% |
| Count | 592 | 515 | -13.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.17 | -22.73% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maue
Looking at the ethnic identities associated with the surname Maue, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that this surname is predominantly associated with White ethnicity. In both 2000 and 2010, over 96% of those with the surname identified as White. The data shows a slight decrease in the White population having this surname from 97.64% to 96.89%. On the other hand, no individuals with the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. There was a small percentage that identified as Hispanic (1.01% in 2000 and 0.97% in 2010), and an increase in those identifying as Black (from 0% in 2000 to 1.17% in 2010).
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.64% | 96.89% | -0.77% |
| Black | 0% | 1.17% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.01% | 0.97% | -3.96% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |