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

Maikranz, 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 Maikranz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maikranz in America

Maikranz is the 79846th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maikranz surname appeared 238 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 Maikranz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maikranz 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 Maikranz

The surname Maikranz originates from Germany, with its roots dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to be derived from the German words "Mai," meaning "May," and "Kranz," meaning "wreath," suggesting a connection to the springtime or floral symbolism.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the Maikranz surname can be found in the parish records of the town of Bamberg, Bavaria, in the year 1587. These records document the birth of a child named Johannes Maikranz, indicating the presence of the name in that region during that time period.

In the 17th century, the Maikranz name appeared in various official documents and records across German-speaking regions. For instance, in 1642, a merchant named Hans Maikranz was recorded as a resident of the city of Nuremberg, a prominent trading center at the time.

During the 18th century, the Maikranz surname gained further recognition with the birth of Johann Friedrich Maikranz (1723-1798), a notable German composer and organist. His contributions to the musical landscape of his era helped to spread the name's recognition.

Another prominent figure bearing the Maikranz name was Wilhelm Maikranz (1810-1879), a German politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Prussian Landtag (parliament) in the mid-19th century. His involvement in shaping the political landscape of his time further elevated the name's visibility.

In the late 19th century, the Maikranz surname was also associated with the town of Maikirchen (literally translating to "May Church") in Bavaria. This place name likely shared a similar linguistic origin with the surname, further reinforcing the connection between the name and the symbolism of the month of May or floral imagery.

As the centuries progressed, the Maikranz name continued to be documented in various records and documents across German-speaking regions, reflecting its enduring presence throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maikranz

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

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

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