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

FitzMaurice, 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 FitzMaurice surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of FitzMaurice in America

FitzMaurice is the 13330th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The FitzMaurice surname appeared 2,288 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname FitzMaurice.

We can also compare 2010 data for FitzMaurice 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 FitzMaurice

The surname Fitzmaurice originated in France, deriving from the Norman French words "fils" meaning son, and "Maurice", a personal name of Latin origin meaning "dark-skinned". It emerged as a distinguishing surname for descendants of a Norman knight named Maurice during the Norman conquest of England in the 11th century.

The name is thought to have first appeared in Wiltshire, England, and later spread to other parts of the country, particularly Ireland and Wales. In Ireland, the Fitzmaurice family established themselves as a prominent Anglo-Norman dynasty, with their ancestral seat located in County Kerry.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is listed as "Fitz Maurice". This vital record commissioned by William the Conqueror provides a glimpse into the widespread adoption of Norman surnames during this period.

Sir William Fitzmaurice (c. 1100 - c. 1165) was a prominent Anglo-Norman nobleman and Lord of Naas in County Kildare, Ireland. He played a significant role in the Norman conquest of Ireland and was granted extensive lands for his service to the crown.

Another notable figure was Thomas Fitzmaurice, 16th Lord of Kerry (c. 1502 - 1590), who was a prominent leader during the Second Desmond Rebellion against English rule in Ireland. His resistance efforts were ultimately unsuccessful, but he is remembered as a symbol of Irish defiance against English dominance.

James Fitzmaurice (c. 1551 - 1579), also known as "The Arch-Traitor", was a member of the Fitzmaurice family and a key figure in the Second Desmond Rebellion. He sought military aid from Spain and the Pope in an effort to overthrow English rule in Munster, Ireland.

Sir William Petty Fitzmaurice (1737 - 1805) was an English scientist, philosopher, and early proponent of the use of statistical methods in economics. He is credited with coining the term "political arithmetic" and made significant contributions to the development of modern economics.

Lastly, Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 3rd Marquess of Lansdowne (1780 - 1863), was a prominent British statesman and Whig politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1806 to 1807. He was also a respected writer and patron of the arts.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name FitzMaurice

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

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

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