Explore the Family Name Mazeika
The meaning of Mazeika
Lithuanian (Mažeika): nickname for a short person, from mažas ‘short’. Some characteristic forenames: Lithuanian Aldona, Alfonsas, Antanas, Juozas, Mykolas, Nida, Vytautas.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mazeika in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mazeika saw a rise in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 43,798 and by 2010, it had risen to 42,237, marking a 3.56% increase. When looking at the number of individuals carrying the surname, there was also a growth from 464 in 2000 to 514 in 2010, representing a 10.78% increase. However, the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 remained stable at 0.17.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,798 | #42,237 | 3.56% |
| Count | 464 | 514 | 10.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.17 | 0.17 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mazeika
In terms of ethnicity, the Mazeika surname is predominantly identified with those of White ethnic identity, based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 98.06% of Mazeikas were classified as White, which slightly decreased to 97.47% by 2010. The Hispanic representation saw a decrease from 1.29% to 1.17% over the same period. Interestingly, there was a minor emergence of individuals identifying as two or more races, registering a change from 0% in 2000 to 1.36% in 2010. No notable changes were observed for those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.06% | 97.47% | -0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.36% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.29% | 1.17% | -9.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |