Explore the Family Name Mauss
The meaning of Mauss
German: variant of Maus. Some characteristic forenames: German Wilhelm.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mauss in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mauss saw a slight uptick between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 45,735, but by 2010, it had risen to 44,872, marking an increase of 1.89%. The number of individuals carrying this surname also increased from 440 to 478, signifying an 8.64% growth in a decade. However, despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #45,735 | #44,872 | 1.89% |
| Count | 440 | 478 | 8.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.16 | 0.16 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mauss
Regarding ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some interesting shifts. While the White population with the surname Mauss decreased slightly from 95.23% to 92.05%, there were noticeable increases in other ethnic identities. For instance, those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and Black appeared for the first time in the 2010 census, accounting for 1.46% and 1.26% respectively. The Hispanic representation also grew significantly by 48.81%, going from 2.95% to 4.39% over the ten-year period. However, there was no change in the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, remaining at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.23% | 92.05% | -3.34% |
| Hispanic | 2.95% | 4.39% | 48.81% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.46% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 1.26% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |