Find out how popular the last name Mag is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Mag.

Mag, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Mag surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mag in America

Mag is the 131379th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mag surname appeared 129 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Mag.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mag to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Mag

The surname MAG is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'maeg' meaning 'family' or 'relative'. It is thought to have been derived from a nickname given to someone who had a large extended family or many relatives. The name has its roots in England, dating back to the medieval period.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MAG can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a survey of land ownership commissioned by William the Conqueror. The name is listed as 'Mag' in several counties across England, indicating its widespread use during that time.

In the 12th century, the name appeared in various forms such as 'Magge' and 'Magg' in records from counties like Norfolk and Oxfordshire. This variation in spelling was common during that era, as standardized spelling conventions were not yet established.

The surname MAG has also been associated with certain place names in England, such as Magham in Nottinghamshire and Maghull in Lancashire. These places may have derived their names from individuals bearing the surname MAG who resided there or held land in those areas.

Notable individuals with the surname MAG throughout history include Sir John Mag (c. 1320-1380), a prominent English landowner and member of Parliament during the reign of Edward III. Another notable figure was Robert Mag (1460-1521), a renowned scholar and theologian at the University of Oxford during the Tudor period.

In the 16th century, the name MAG can be found in records from the city of London, where individuals such as William Mag (1523-1582) and Elizabeth Mag (1545-1610) were recorded as residents and merchants.

During the 17th century, the name gained prominence in Scotland, where individuals like James Mag (1620-1690) and Margaret Mag (1635-1705) were recorded as landowners and members of the Scottish gentry.

In the 18th century, John Mag (1720-1785) was a notable British naval officer who served during the Seven Years' War and the American Revolutionary War, while Thomas Mag (1745-1810) was a respected clergyman and author in the Church of England.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mag

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Mag.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Mag was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Mag has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Mag was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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