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

Maijala, 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 Maijala surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maijala in America

Maijala is the 87335th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maijala surname appeared 213 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 Maijala.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maijala 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 Maijala

The surname Maijala has its origins in Finland, tracing back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Finnish word "maija," which means a small cottage or a croft. Historically, the name was prevalent in the southwestern regions of Finland, particularly in the areas surrounding Turku and Pori.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Maijala can be found in the parish records of Pori from the late 1500s. The name appeared in various spellings, such as Maijalan, Maijale, and Maijalanen, reflecting the regional variations in language and dialects.

During the 17th century, the Maijala surname gained prominence in the town of Ulvila, located near Pori. Records from this period indicate that several families bearing the name were engaged in farming and agricultural activities, likely reflecting the name's connection to small landholdings or crofts.

Notably, in the 18th century, a man named Juho Maijala (1712-1789) gained recognition as a skilled blacksmith and metalworker in the village of Nakkila, near Ulvila. His craftsmanship and reputation contributed to the name's recognition in the region.

Another prominent figure with the surname Maijala was Antti Maijala (1801-1872), a farmer and local leader in the village of Merikarvian. He played a significant role in the development of his community and was respected for his wisdom and leadership abilities.

In the late 19th century, the Maijala surname spread beyond southwestern Finland as families migrated to other parts of the country. Jaakko Maijala (1855-1927), a teacher and educator, was instrumental in establishing one of the first Finnish-language schools in Helsinki, contributing to the preservation of Finnish language and culture.

While the surname Maijala is not among the most common in Finland, it has maintained a presence throughout the country's history, particularly in the southwestern regions where it originated. The name's roots can be traced back to the humble origins of small landholdings or crofts, reflecting the agricultural heritage of many Finnish families.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maijala

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

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

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