2010
#136,449
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 123
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Magueyal
A Spanish occupational surname referring to someone who cultivated or worked with maguey plants.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 125 Americans carry the last name Magueyal. That puts it at #150,205 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,742,035 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Magueyal surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
125
1 in 2,742,035
Census rank
#150,205
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
109
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 109 bearers of the surname Magueyal in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 150205th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Magueyal, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.3%. The next largest groups are White (2.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Magueyal
The surname MAGUEYAL is believed to have originated in Mexico during the 16th century. It is derived from the Nahuatl word "mahuey", which refers to the agave plant, commonly known as the maguey. This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with those who cultivated or worked with agave plants.
The Nahuatl language was spoken by the Aztecs and various other indigenous groups in central Mexico. As the Spanish colonizers arrived, they often adapted and recorded Nahuatl words, particularly names and place names. This likely contributed to the evolution of the spelling "MAGUEYAL".
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MAGUEYAL can be found in the baptismal records of the Church of San Pedro Apóstol in Mexico City, dating back to the late 1500s. These records mention a child named Juan MAGUEYAL, born to indigenous parents in 1587.
In the 17th century, a prominent figure bearing this surname was Pedro MAGUEYAL, a landowner and rancher in the region of Puebla. Historical documents from that period mention his involvement in disputes over land ownership and cattle grazing rights.
During the colonial era, the name MAGUEYAL also appeared in various legal documents and court records, indicating its presence among both indigenous and mestizo populations in central Mexico.
In the 19th century, one notable individual with the MAGUEYAL surname was María MAGUEYAL, a renowned healer and midwife who practiced in the state of Oaxaca. Her knowledge of traditional medicinal plants, including the agave, earned her respect among the local communities.
Another significant figure was José MAGUEYAL, a military officer who fought in the Mexican-American War of 1846-1848. He was born in 1812 in Puebla and served under General Antonio López de Santa Anna's forces.
In the early 20th century, a prominent artist and activist named Raúl MAGUEYAL gained recognition for his works depicting the struggles of indigenous communities. He was born in 1890 in Veracruz and actively participated in the Mexican Revolution.
While the surname MAGUEYAL is not as common as some other Mexican surnames, its origins can be traced back to the rich cultural and linguistic heritage of Mexico's indigenous roots, particularly the Nahuatl language and its connection to the agave plant.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Magueyal
Among Census respondents with the surname Magueyal, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.3%. The next largest groups are White (2.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%).
The bar chart below shows how Magueyal bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Magueyal surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Hispanic or Latino96.3% · 105
- White2.8% · 3
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.9% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Magueyal
Magueyal appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#150,205
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 109
-14 bearers (-11.4%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 13,756 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #136,449 | 123 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #150,205 | 109 | 0.04 | -14 bearers (-11.4%) | Down 13,756 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Magueyal surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #136,449 | #150,205 | -10.1% |
| Count | 123 | 109 | -11.4% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.04 | -8.8% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Magueyal bearers went from 123 to 109 (-11.4% change). The surname moved down 13,756 positions in the national ranking, going from #136,449 to #150,205.
FAQ
Magueyal surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Magueyal?
Name Census estimates that about 125 living Americans carry the surname Magueyal. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,742,035 residents.
How common is Magueyal?
Magueyal ranks #150,205 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 109 people with the surname Magueyal. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (125), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Magueyal.
Has Magueyal become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Magueyal went from 123 recorded bearers to 109. That is a decrease of 14 (-11.4%). In the national ranking it fell from #136,449 to #150,205.
What does the Census say about the background of Magueyal?
Among Census respondents with the surname Magueyal, the largest self-reported group is Hispanic at 96.3%. The next largest groups are White (2.8%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
Hispanic is the largest self-reported group for the surname Magueyal in the 2020 Census, accounting for 96.3% (105 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Magueyal appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are Hispanic (96.3%), White (2.8%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.9%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Magueyal (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Magueyal mean?
A Spanish occupational surname referring to someone who cultivated or worked with maguey plants. The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Magueyal (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Magueyal?
For a quick modern take, check how many people are called Magueyal on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.