Explore the Family Name Mauzy
The meaning of Mauzy
Americanized form French Mauzé: habitational name from Mauzé-sur-le-Mignon, a village in Deux-Sèvres. The surname Mauzy is also found in France (Dordogne), where it is very rare. Compare Mauzey, Mozee, and Mozie.
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How common is the last name Mauzy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mauzy had a slight change in its popularity from 2000 to 2010. In terms of rank, it dropped slightly from 24,969 in 2000 to 25,064 in 2010, experiencing a minimal decrease of 0.38 percent. However, the count of individuals bearing this last name increased by 6.1 percent, rising from 934 in 2000 to 991 in 2010. Despite this increase in count, the proportion of the population with this surname per 100k people decreased by 2.86 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,969 | #25,064 | -0.38% |
| Count | 934 | 991 | 6.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.34 | -2.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mauzy
The ethnic identity among those with the surname Mauzy saw some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The majority were identified as White, although this category experienced a slight decrease of 1.28 percent. Individuals identifying as two or more ethnicities increased by 41.12 percent, while those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase of 36.44 percent. The percentage of Black individuals with this surname also grew by 14.65 percent. No individuals were identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.61% | 91.42% | -1.28% |
| Black | 3.96% | 4.54% | 14.65% |
| Hispanic | 1.18% | 1.61% | 36.44% |
| Two or More Races | 1.07% | 1.51% | 41.12% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |