2000
#134,929
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 115
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.04
Very Rare Last name
Maib
A topographic surname likely derived from a location known for its rich soil or crops.
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 116 Americans carry the last name Maib. That puts it at #155,270 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.03 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,954,779 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Maib 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
116
1 in 2,954,779
Census rank
#155,270
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
101
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 101 bearers of the surname Maib in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.03 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 155270th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Maib, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Maib
The surname MAIB originated in the Middle Ages in the region of Normandy, France. It is believed to have derived from the Old French term "maibien," which means "meadow dweller" or "one who lives near a meadow." This name likely emerged as a descriptive name given to someone who lived near or worked on a meadow.
During the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century, many Norman families, including those with the surname MAIB, migrated to England and settled in various parts of the country. The earliest recorded instances of the name MAIB can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, which was a comprehensive survey of land ownership and taxation in England commissioned by William the Conqueror.
In the 13th century, a notable figure named Robert MAIB was recorded as a landowner in the county of Gloucestershire, England. Another historical reference to the name MAIB can be found in the Norfolk Feet of Fines from 1319, which mentions a John MAIB as a party in a land transaction.
Throughout the centuries, the surname MAIB has undergone various spelling variations, such as Mayby, Maby, and Mabey, reflecting regional dialects and the evolution of language. Some notable individuals with the surname MAIB include:
1. Sir John MAIB (c. 1450-1521), an English soldier and diplomat who served under King Henry VIII.
2. William MAIB (1609-1675), a prominent merchant and landowner in the colony of Virginia, United States.
3. Elizabeth MAIB (1674-1732), a renowned English poet and playwright during the Restoration period.
4. Charles MAIB (1789-1861), a French military officer who fought in the Napoleonic Wars.
5. Robert MAIB (1820-1897), a Scottish explorer and naturalist who contributed to the study of flora and fauna in Australia.
The surname MAIB has also been associated with various place names, such as Mablethorpe in Lincolnshire, England, which is believed to have derived from the Old English words "mapel" and "thorpe," meaning "maple tree village." Additionally, the town of Maibara in Japan is thought to have been named after a person with the surname MAIB who was involved in its establishment.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Maib
Among Census respondents with the surname Maib, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
The bar chart below shows how Maib 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 Maib surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White91.1% · 92
- Hispanic or Latino5.9% · 6
- Two or more races2.0% · 2
- Black or African American1.0% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Maib
Maib appears in 3 published Census surname files: 2000, 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2010
#143,149
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 116
+1 bearers (+0.9%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Down 8,220 places
2020
#155,270
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
-15 bearers (-12.9%)
Per 100,000 0.03
Rank movement Down 12,121 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | #134,929 | 115 | 0.04 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2010 | #143,149 | 116 | 0.04 | +1 bearers (+0.9%) | Down 8,220 places |
| 2020 | #155,270 | 101 | 0.03 | -15 bearers (-12.9%) | Down 12,121 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 Maib 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 | #143,149 | #155,270 | -8.5% |
| Count | 116 | 101 | -12.9% |
| Per 100K | 0.04 | 0.03 | -15.5% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Maib bearers went from 116 to 101 (-12.9% change). The surname moved down 12,121 positions in the national ranking, going from #143,149 to #155,270.
FAQ
Maib surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Maib?
Name Census estimates that about 116 living Americans carry the surname Maib. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,954,779 residents.
How common is Maib?
Maib ranks #155,270 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.03 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 101 people with the surname Maib. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (116), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.03 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.03 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 Maib.
Has Maib become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Maib went from 116 recorded bearers to 101. That is a decrease of 15 (-12.9%). In the national ranking it fell from #143,149 to #155,270.
What does the Census say about the background of Maib?
Among Census respondents with the surname Maib, the largest self-reported group is White at 91.1%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (5.9%) and Two or More Races (2.0%). 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?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Maib in the 2020 Census, accounting for 91.1% (92 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Maib appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (91.1%), Hispanic (5.9%), Two or More Races (2.0%). 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 Maib (2000, 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 Maib mean?
A topographic surname likely derived from a location known for its rich soil or crops. 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 Maib (0.03 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 many people have the last name Maib?
You can see how many people are called Maib on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.