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

Maignan, 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 Maignan surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maignan in America

Maignan is the 49824th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maignan surname appeared 421 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 Maignan.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maignan 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 Maignan

The surname Maignan originates from France and is believed to have first appeared in the 11th century. It is thought to be derived from the Old French word "maignen," which referred to a carpenter or woodworker. This occupational name would have been given to someone who worked as a carpenter or in a related trade.

The name Maignan is most closely associated with the northern regions of France, particularly Normandy and Picardy. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in medieval records and documents from these areas, such as the Livre des Bourgeois d'Arras from the 13th century.

One notable historical figure with the surname Maignan was Guillaume Maignan, a French mathematician and astronomer who lived from 1601 to 1676. He made significant contributions to the study of optics and was a proponent of the heliocentric model of the solar system.

Another prominent individual with this surname was François Maignan, a French painter and etcher who was active in the 17th century. He is best known for his religious works and portraits, and his paintings can be found in various churches and museums throughout France.

In the 18th century, there was a French diplomat named Joseph-Augustin Maignan, who served as the ambassador to the Ottoman Empire from 1747 to 1752. He played a crucial role in negotiating treaties and fostering diplomatic relations between France and the Ottoman Empire.

During the 19th century, a French novelist named Emmanuel Maignan gained recognition for his works that explored social issues and the lives of the working class. He was born in 1830 and published several novels, including "Le Chiffonnier de Paris" and "Les Ouvriers de Paris."

Another notable figure with the surname Maignan was Robert Maignan, a French military officer who served during World War I. He was awarded the Légion d'Honneur, France's highest military honor, for his bravery and leadership in battle.

While the surname Maignan has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world, particularly through immigration and diaspora communities. However, the name remains most prevalent in France and among French-speaking populations.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maignan

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

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

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