Explore the Family Name Maxin
The meaning of Maxin
English: variant of Maxim.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Maxin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Maxin experienced a decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 68,973rd most popular and had 266 individuals bearing the name. However, by 2010, the ranking dropped to 92,719 with only 198 individuals carrying the surname, marking a 34.43% decrease in rank and a 25.56% reduction in count. The proportion of people named Maxin per 100,000 also fell by 30.0%, from 0.1 in 2000 to 0.07 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #68,973 | #92,719 | -34.43% |
| Count | 266 | 198 | -25.56% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.07 | -30% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maxin
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the Maxin surname as per the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority identify as White, increasing from 88.35% in 2000 to 91.41% in 2010. Hispanic and Black populations with this surname decreased over the same period, with Hispanics falling by 28.37% and Blacks by 32.82%. There were no recorded instances of the surname among Asian/Pacific Islanders or those who identify as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. Also, no individuals identified as being of two or more races.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.35% | 91.41% | 3.46% |
| Hispanic | 5.64% | 4.04% | -28.37% |
| Black | 4.51% | 3.03% | -32.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |