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

Magera, 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 Magera surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Magera in America

Magera is the 60790th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Magera surname appeared 331 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 Magera.

We can also compare 2010 data for Magera 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 Magera

The surname Magera has its origins in Poland, where it first appeared in the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the Polish word "maga," meaning "to twist" or "to wind," suggesting a connection to an occupation involving twisting or weaving. The earliest recorded spelling of the name was "Magera," found in historical documents from the region of Greater Poland.

In the 17th century, the name appeared in parish records from the town of Leszno, located in the Wielkopolskie Province of western Poland. One notable entry from 1632 mentions a Jan Magera, a local landowner and farmer. Around this time, variations of the name, such as "Magiera" and "Magirra," were also documented in neighboring areas.

The Magera surname gained recognition in the 18th century when it was mentioned in the chronicles of the Polish gentry, or szlachta. These records indicate that several Magera families held noble status and owned estates in the regions of Kalisz and Poznan. One prominent figure was Stanislaw Magera (1712-1786), a respected military officer who served in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth's army.

In the 19th century, the name appeared in various historical texts and documents from the Polish lands, including the works of renowned writers and historians. Notably, the Polish novelist and poet Adam Mickiewicz (1798-1855) mentioned a character named Magera in his epic poem "Pan Tadeusz," which depicted life in the Polish countryside.

Another notable individual with the Magera surname was Józef Magera (1867-1935), a Polish politician and advocate for workers' rights. He served as a member of the Prussian parliament and actively campaigned for the rights of Polish minorities in the German Empire.

As the 20th century progressed, the Magera name gained international recognition with individuals such as Jan Magera (1921-1997), a Polish-American engineer and inventor who made significant contributions to the development of modern telecommunications systems. Additionally, Stanislaw Magera (1930-2016), a Polish Catholic priest and theologian, gained acclaim for his work in promoting interfaith dialogue and understanding.

While the surname Magera is most commonly associated with Poland, it has also been found in other parts of Eastern Europe, particularly in areas with historical Polish connections or migration patterns. However, the exact origins and distribution of the name beyond Poland remain a topic for further research and exploration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Magera

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

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 Magera 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 Magera 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 Magera was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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