Explore the Family Name Mawyer
How common is the last name Mawyer in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mawyer has seen a slight decline in rank between 2000 and 2010, moving from 27,313 to 27,354. However, the count or number of people with the Mawyer surname saw an increase of 6.13%, growing from 832 to 883 individuals. The proportion per 100k people also saw a minor decrease of -3.23%, falling from 0.31 to 0.3.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,313 | #27,354 | -0.15% |
| Count | 832 | 883 | 6.13% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.3 | -3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mawyer
In terms of ethnic identity, there were no changes for those identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian/Alaskan Native as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. Those identifying as two or more races saw a significant increase of 41.67%, jumping from 1.2% to 1.7%. However, the majority ethnicity remains White, accounting for 95.81% of individuals with the Mawyer surname in 2010, down slightly from 96.63% in 2000. The Hispanic population saw a modest growth of 8.33%, while the Black population decreased by 17.71%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.63% | 95.81% | -0.85% |
| Two or More Races | 1.2% | 1.7% | 41.67% |
| Hispanic | 0.84% | 0.91% | 8.33% |
| Black | 0.96% | 0.79% | -17.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |