Explore the Family Name Maxam
The meaning of Maxam
English: variant of Maxim.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Maxam in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Maxam" saw a slight increase from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Maxam was ranked 32,900th most popular name in the United States, and in 2010, it moved up to the 32,562nd position, reflecting a 1.03% change in rank. The number of individuals bearing the Maxam name also rose from 657 to 706 during this period, indicating a growth rate of 7.46%. However, the proportion of people with the Maxam surname per 100,000 remained steady at 0.24.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,900 | #32,562 | 1.03% |
| Count | 657 | 706 | 7.46% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.24 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maxam
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Maxam surname identify as White, though there was a slight decrease from 92.39% in 2000 to 89.52% in 2010. Individuals identifying as Black or Hispanic showed an increase over this decade, with the Hispanic population growing by 36.84% and the Black population increasing by 35.89%. Those identifying with two or more races also saw an uptick, rising from 1.22% in 2000 to 1.42% in 2010. There were no recorded instances of individuals with the Maxam surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either census year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.39% | 89.52% | -3.11% |
| Black | 3.65% | 4.96% | 35.89% |
| Hispanic | 2.28% | 3.12% | 36.84% |
| Two or More Races | 1.22% | 1.42% | 16.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |