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

Mabeus, 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 Mabeus surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mabeus in America

Mabeus is the 103655th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mabeus surname appeared 173 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 Mabeus.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mabeus 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 Mabeus

The surname MABEUS originates from the ancient region of Gaul, which is now modern-day France. It is believed to have emerged sometime during the early Middle Ages, around the 6th or 7th century AD. The name is thought to be derived from the Old French words "mabe" and "beus," which together translates to "beautiful ox" or "beautiful cattle."

This surname was likely initially used as a descriptive nickname for someone who owned or tended to particularly fine cattle or oxen. It may have also been given as a complimentary name to someone who was seen as strong and hard-working, similar to an ox.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the MABEUS name can be found in the historic Domesday Book, compiled in 1086 by order of William the Conqueror. This important document recorded landowners and tenants throughout England at the time, and it includes a reference to a "Mabeus de Rivière," suggesting the name's presence in Normandy and northern France during that era.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Jean MABEUS (1210-1278) was a prominent merchant and landowner in the city of Rouen, France. His wealth and influence were significant enough that he was mentioned in several local chronicles and records from that time period.

During the 14th century, a man named Étienne MABEUS (1322-1387) was a respected scholar and professor at the University of Paris. He authored several treatises on philosophy and theology that were widely circulated throughout Europe.

In the 15th century, a French nobleman named Philippe MABEUS (1446-1521) was a knight and military commander who fought in the Hundred Years' War against the English. He was noted for his bravery and leadership on the battlefield.

Another prominent individual with this surname was Isabeau MABEUS (1572-1635), who was a renowned artist and painter during the Renaissance period in France. Her intricate portraits and landscape paintings were highly sought after by wealthy patrons and are now considered important works of art from that era.

Finally, in the 17th century, a man named Jacques MABEUS (1624-1692) was a successful merchant and trader who established trade routes between France and the Caribbean islands. He amassed a considerable fortune through his business ventures and was able to purchase several estates in the Normandy region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mabeus

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

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

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