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

Magier, 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 Magier surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Magier in America

Magier is the 127494th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Magier surname appeared 134 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 Magier.

We can also compare 2010 data for Magier 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 Magier

The surname MAGIER has its origins in Germany, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the German word "Magier," which means "magician" or "sorcerer." This suggests that the name may have initially been an occupational surname, given to those who practiced magic or occult rituals.

One of the earliest documented references to the name can be found in the town records of Nuremberg, where a certain Hans Magier is mentioned as a citizen in the year 1528. This indicates that the name was already established in this region by the early 16th century.

During the 17th century, the MAGIER surname began to appear in various parts of Germany, particularly in the regions of Bavaria and Saxony. In 1642, a record from the town of Leipzig mentions a Johann Magier, who was a respected academic and philosopher.

In the 18th century, the name gained some prominence with the birth of Johann Baptist Magier (1716-1792), a notable German painter and engraver from Augsburg. His works were widely admired and can still be found in several art collections throughout Europe.

Another notable figure bearing the MAGIER surname was Karl Friedrich Magier (1795-1867), a German theologian and philosopher who wrote extensively on the subject of Christian mysticism. His works, such as "Die Mystik in ihrer Entwicklung" (The Development of Mysticism), were highly influential in their time.

As the surname spread across Germany, it also found its way into other parts of Europe. In the late 19th century, a French artist named Louis Magier (1859-1925) gained recognition for his landscapes and portraiture. He was born in Paris but spent much of his career in the southern regions of France, where he drew inspiration from the Mediterranean landscapes.

Another notable figure was the Russian-born writer and journalist Boris Magier (1883-1962), who was active during the early 20th century. He was a prominent voice in the Russian émigré community and wrote extensively on political and cultural topics.

While the MAGIER surname may have originated as an occupational name, it has since become a established family name in various parts of the world, particularly in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Magier

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

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

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