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

Mahomes, 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 Mahomes surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mahomes in America

Mahomes is the 90113th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mahomes surname appeared 205 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 Mahomes.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mahomes 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 Mahomes

The surname MAHOMES is believed to have its origins in the British Isles, specifically in England and parts of Wales. The name is thought to be derived from an old Anglo-Saxon word meaning "homestead" or "dwelling," suggesting that it may have been a locational surname referring to a family's place of residence or the area they hailed from.

One of the earliest known references to the MAHOMES surname can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of landholdings and population surveys compiled in 1086 under the orders of William the Conqueror. This entry suggests that the name was already in use by the late 11th century, though the spelling may have varied slightly.

Throughout the medieval period, the MAHOMES name appeared in various ecclesiastical and legal documents across England and Wales. Some notable examples include John MAHOMES, a landowner in Somerset, England, recorded in the Pipe Rolls of 1189, and William MAHOMES, a clergyman in Gloucestershire, mentioned in the Churchwardens' Accounts of 1487.

As the name spread and evolved over the centuries, different spellings and variations emerged, such as MAYHOMES, MAYHAMS, and MAHAMS. These variations were often influenced by regional dialects and the preferences of record-keepers or scribes at the time.

One notable figure in history bearing the MAHOMES surname was Sir Edward MAHOMES (1564-1628), an English politician and member of Parliament who served as the High Sheriff of Gloucestershire in 1604. Another was Margaret MAHOMES (1673-1741), a renowned author and poet from Warwickshire, whose works were widely read and acclaimed during the early 18th century.

In the 19th century, the MAHOMES name gained prominence in the United States, as many families with this surname immigrated from England and Wales, seeking new opportunities in the rapidly expanding nation. One notable American bearing this name was James MAHOMES (1812-1892), a respected businessman and philanthropist from Philadelphia who played a significant role in the city's industrial development.

Another prominent figure was Elizabeth MAHOMES (1842-1918), a pioneering educator and advocate for women's rights, who founded several schools in New England and campaigned tirelessly for equal educational opportunities for girls and women.

Throughout its history, the MAHOMES surname has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including writers, politicians, businesspeople, and educators, among others. While the name's exact origins may be shrouded in the mists of time, its enduring presence across centuries and continents serves as a testament to the rich tapestry of human migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mahomes

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

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

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