Explore the Family Name Mcmahen
The meaning of Mcmahen
Irish: variant of McMahon.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mcmahen in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mcmahen has experienced a slight decrease in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Mcmahen was ranked the 47,838th most popular surname and had 416 occurrences. However, by 2010, it had dropped to the 52,037th spot with only 399 occurrences, marking an approximate 8.78% decrease in rank and a 4.09% decrease in count. The proportion per 100k also declined by about 6.67%, indicating that relative to other surnames, Mcmahen was less common in 2010 than it was in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #47,838 | #52,037 | -8.78% |
| Count | 416 | 399 | -4.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.14 | -6.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mcmahen
When analyzing the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mcmahen, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals an overwhelming presence in the White community. Between 2000 and 2010, there was a slight increase in the percentage of individuals with this surname identifying as White, moving from 97.60% to 97.74%. There were no recorded individuals with the Mcmahen surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.6% | 97.74% | 0.14% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |