Explore the Family Name Maughon
The meaning of Maughon
Irish: variant of Mahan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Maughon in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Maughon saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Maughon ranked 93,427 in popularity and dropped to 98,982th position by 2010, marking a change of -5.95. The number of individuals bearing this surname remained relatively stable with a count of 182 in 2000 and an increase to 183 in 2010. The proportion of the population with this surname per 100,000 people also experienced a minor decline from 0.07 in 2000 to 0.06 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #93,427 | #98,982 | -5.95% |
| Count | 182 | 183 | 0.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.07 | 0.06 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maughon
When it comes to the ethnic identity tied to the surname Maughon, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that it appears almost exclusively within the White community. In 2000, a significant 99.45% of those carrying the surname identified as White. This percentage saw a slight drop to 98.36% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of the Maughon surname among Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, American Indian and Alaskan Native communities or among those identifying with two or more races during both census years. Furthermore, there were no instances of the surname linked to the Hispanic community.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 99.45% | 98.36% | -1.1% |
| 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% |