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

Mailliard, 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 Mailliard surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mailliard in America

Mailliard is the 79338th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mailliard surname appeared 240 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 Mailliard.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mailliard 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 Mailliard

The surname Mailliard is of French origin, tracing its roots back to the northern regions of France during the medieval period. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word "maillard," which referred to a maker or seller of mail armor, a type of protective body armor composed of interlocking metal rings.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Malliard," likely a variation of the modern spelling, indicating the presence of individuals involved in the armory trade.

During the 13th century, the Mailliard family is mentioned in historical records from the Normandy region of France. A notable figure from this time was Jean Mailliard, a skilled blacksmith who gained recognition for his craftsmanship in producing high-quality mail armor for the French nobility.

In the 15th century, the Mailliard name was closely associated with the town of Maillard in the Burgundy region of France. It is believed that some members of the family may have taken their surname from this place name, which itself was likely derived from the occupation of mail armor making.

One of the most prominent individuals bearing the Mailliard surname was Jacques Mailliard, a French explorer and navigator born in 1567. He is credited with being among the first Europeans to establish trade routes with the West Indies and South America, contributing to the expansion of French colonial interests in the New World.

Another notable figure was Marie-Louise Mailliard, born in 1718, who became a renowned artist and portraitist during the French Enlightenment period. Her works were highly sought after by the French aristocracy, and several of her portraits can still be found in prestigious art collections across Europe.

In the 19th century, the Mailliard family gained prominence in the United States, particularly in California. John Ward Mailliard, born in 1848, was a successful businessman and philanthropist who played a significant role in the development of San Francisco's infrastructure and cultural institutions.

Throughout history, the Mailliard surname has been associated with various occupations, including blacksmithing, armor crafting, exploration, and the arts, reflecting the diverse backgrounds and achievements of those who carried this name.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mailliard

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

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

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