Explore the Family Name Maura
The meaning of Maura
1. Catalan and French: variant of Maure, from the Latin personal name Maurus (see Mauro). 2. Italian (southern): from the feminine form of the personal name Mauro, Latin Maurus. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Mario, Eduardo, Humberto, Amada, Amalia, Armando, Bernardo, Carlos, Jesus, Jose, Juan, Luis. Italian Antonio, Giuseppe, Rino, Romolo, Vincenzo.
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How common is the last name Maura in the United States?
The surname Maura saw an increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, Maura was ranked 40,083rd most common surname, but by 2010, it had risen to the rank of 38,103rd. This change represents a 4.94% increase in popularity. In terms of count, there were 515 individuals with the Maura surname in 2000, and this number rose to 582 by 2010, marking a 13.01% increase. The proportion of individuals with the Maura surname per 100,000 people also increased slightly from 0.19 to 0.2 during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,083 | #38,103 | 4.94% |
| Count | 515 | 582 | 13.01% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.2 | 5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maura
In regards to ethnicity, the census data shows a shift in the ethnic identity associated with the Maura surname from 2000 to 2010. While the percentage of those identifying as White decreased from 45.63% to 40.55%, the proportion identifying as Hispanic increased from 39.42% to 45.02%. Those identifying as Black saw a slight increase from 10.87% to 11.17%. Meanwhile, the percentage identifying with two or more races also rose marginally from 1.94% to 2.06%. A new category appeared in the 2010 census data with 1.20% of individuals with the Maura surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander. No individuals identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 39.42% | 45.02% | 14.21% |
| White | 45.63% | 40.55% | -11.13% |
| Black | 10.87% | 11.17% | 2.76% |
| Two or More Races | 1.94% | 2.06% | 6.19% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.2% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |