Explore the Family Name Maund
The meaning of Maund
English: 1. variant of Mander 1. 2. habitational name from Maund Bryan or Rose Maund in Herefordshire, possibly named in Old English as ‘(place at) the hollows’, from the dative plural of maga ‘stomach’ (used in a topographic sense). Mills suggests it may alternatively be a survival of an ancient Celtic term magnis, probably meaning ‘the rocks’.
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How common is the last name Maund in the United States?
Based on the data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Maund ranked 47,308th in popularity in 2000 and climbed to 46,811th in 2010, indicating a small rise of approximately 1.05%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also saw an increase, with a count of 422 in 2000 that grew to 454 by 2010, marking a growth rate of 7.58%. However, the proportion of people with the surname Maund per 100,000 decreased slightly by 6.25%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,308 | #46,811 | 1.05% |
| Count | 422 | 454 | 7.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.15 | -6.25% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maund
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Maund is predominantly White, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 93.13% of those with the surname identified as White, a figure that increased slightly to 94.05% in 2010. There was a minor presence of Black ethnicity, declining from 2.84% in 2000 to 2.42% in 2010. Similarly, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased from 2.61% to 1.54% during the same period. A new category emerged in 2010, with 1.32% identifying as belonging to two or more races. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the surname Maund identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Hispanic in either year studied.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.13% | 94.05% | 0.99% |
| Black | 2.84% | 2.42% | -14.79% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.61% | 1.54% | -41% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.32% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |