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

Maiga, 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 Maiga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maiga in America

Maiga is the 62531st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maiga surname appeared 320 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 Maiga.

The history of the last name Maiga

The surname Maiga is believed to have originated in Mali, a country located in West Africa. It is thought to have its roots in the Bambara language, which is spoken by the Bambara people, a major ethnic group within Mali.

The earliest known records of the Maiga surname date back to the 13th century, during the reign of the Mali Empire. The name is thought to have been derived from the Bambara word "maiga," which translates to "king" or "ruler." This suggests that the surname may have initially been bestowed upon individuals of high social status or those who held positions of authority within the empire.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Maiga surname was Sundiata Keita, a legendary ruler who is credited with founding the Mali Empire in the early 13th century. He was born around 1190 and is widely regarded as a national hero in Mali.

Another notable figure from history who bore the Maiga surname was Mansa Musa, a wealthy and influential ruler of the Mali Empire. He reigned from 1312 to 1337 and is renowned for his vast wealth, which he accumulated through the empire's control of the trans-Saharan trade routes. Mansa Musa's reign marked a golden age for the Mali Empire, during which it experienced significant economic and cultural prosperity.

In the 16th century, a prominent individual named Mahmoud Maiga served as a military leader and diplomat for the Songhai Empire, which succeeded the Mali Empire as the dominant power in the region. Mahmoud Maiga played a crucial role in the empire's expansion and diplomatic relations with neighboring kingdoms.

During the 18th century, a scholar and historian named Mahmoud Kati Maiga gained recognition for his written works documenting the history and culture of the Mali Empire. His chronicles provided valuable insights into the empire's past and served as an important resource for future generations.

In more recent times, Abdoulaye Maiga, a Malian writer and journalist born in 1954, has gained recognition for his literary works and contributions to the cultural and intellectual discourse in Mali. His novels and essays have explored themes related to Malian society, history, and identity.

While the Maiga surname is most commonly associated with Mali, it has also been found in neighboring countries such as Senegal, Guinea, and Burkina Faso, likely due to migration and cultural exchanges within the region over the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maiga

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

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 Maiga 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.

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

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