Explore the Family Name Maxcy
The meaning of Maxcy
English: variant of Maxey.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Maxcy in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Maxcy saw a minor decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 35,003rd in terms of prevalence, but by 2010, it had slipped to 36,379th, a decrease of approximately 3.93%. The total count of individuals bearing the Maxcy surname marginally increased from 610 in 2000 to 615 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of about 0.82%. However, its proportion per 100,000 people dropped from 0.23 to 0.21 during this period, marking a reduction of nearly 8.7%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #35,003 | #36,379 | -3.93% |
| Count | 610 | 615 | 0.82% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.23 | 0.21 | -8.7% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maxcy
In terms of ethnic identity, significant shifts took place between 2000 and 2010 as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. Individuals with the Maxcy surname who identified as white made up the majority, although their percentage decreased from 93.44% in 2000 to 90.73% in 2010. Meanwhile, those identifying with two or more races witnessed the most substantial increase, from 0.82% in 2000 to 3.41% in 2010, representing a remarkable change of 315.85%. The percentage of Hispanic Maxcys also rose significantly by 58.54%, from 1.64% to 2.60%. However, the American Indian and Alaskan Native population with the same surname saw a slight dip of 12.54%. Asian/Pacific Islander representation remained consistent at 0.81%, while no Black individuals with the surname were reported in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.44% | 90.73% | -2.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.82% | 3.41% | 315.85% |
| Hispanic | 1.64% | 2.6% | 58.54% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 2.79% | 2.44% | -12.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.81% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |