Explore the Family Name Mazey
The meaning of Mazey
1. English (mainly Glamorgan): variant of Maisey. 2. Jewish (from Ukraine): occupational name from Ukrainian maziy ‘worker with tar, wheel grease, or cart grease’. 3. Americanized form of Slovenian Mazej: dialect variant of Maze.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mazey in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mazey has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mazey was ranked 53,782 in terms of popularity, but by 2010 it had fallen to 61,123 - a decrease of 13.65%. The number of individuals carrying the Mazey surname also decreased from 360 in 2000 to 329 in 2010, representing an 8.61% drop. The proportion per 100,000 people similarly declined by 15.38% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #53,782 | #61,123 | -13.65% |
| Count | 360 | 329 | -8.61% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mazey
Regarding ethnic identity of those bearing the Mazey surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the vast majority identify as White, although there was a minor decrease of 2.49% in this group from 2000 to 2010. The Hispanic representation grew significantly during this period, rising from 2.22% to 3.65%, which is a marked increase of 64.41%. There were no recorded changes for Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native groups within the Mazey surname population during this time frame.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.94% | 94.53% | -2.49% |
| Hispanic | 2.22% | 3.65% | 64.41% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |