Explore the Family Name Maun
The meaning of Maun
Irish: variant of Maune.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Maun in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Maun has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, Maun was ranked as the 56,687th most popular surname in the United States, with 337 individuals bearing this name. However, by 2010, it had slipped to the 62,045th position and the count had decreased to 323. This represents a decline of 9.45% in rank and 4.15% in the count over a decade. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined from 0.12 to 0.11, indicating a decrease of 8.33%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,687 | #62,045 | -9.45% |
| Count | 337 | 323 | -4.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.12 | 0.11 | -8.33% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maun
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows some notable shifts within the population carrying the Maun surname between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of Asians/Pacific Islanders with this surname increased significantly by 30.45%, from 17.80% to 23.22%. On the other hand, the proportion of Whites dropped slightly from 76.26% to 71.83%, marking a decrease of 5.81%. Interestingly, there was also a new appearance of individuals identifying with two or more races, accounting for 2.79% in 2010. However, both Hispanic and Black populations with this surname disappeared completely in the same period. The American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.26% | 71.83% | -5.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 17.8% | 23.22% | 30.45% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.79% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2.37% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.78% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |