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

Mainez, 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 Mainez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mainez in America

Mainez is the 154907th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mainez surname appeared 105 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 Mainez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mainez 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 Mainez

The surname "MAINEZ" is of French origin, with roots dating back to the 11th century. It is believed to have originated in the northern regions of France, particularly in the areas surrounding the city of Metz. The name is derived from the Old French word "mainz," which translates to "hand" or "fist," suggesting a possible connection to occupations or trades involving manual labor.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name "MAINEZ" can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and population in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This indicates that individuals bearing this surname had already established a presence in England during the Norman conquest.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named Jean Mainez was mentioned in the records of the Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris. He was a prominent landowner and benefactor of the abbey, donating a significant portion of his estate to support the monastic community.

During the 16th century, the name "MAINEZ" gained prominence in the southern regions of France, particularly in the area around Toulouse. One notable individual from this period was Pierre Mainez (1520-1589), a renowned philosopher and theologian who contributed greatly to the intellectual discourse of his time.

In the 17th century, the name "MAINEZ" appeared in various historical records across Europe. One notable example is Jacques Mainez (1635-1701), a French explorer and cartographer who accompanied the famous explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle, on his expeditions through the Mississippi River basin.

Another significant figure with the surname "MAINEZ" was Marie-Antoinette Mainez (1755-1793), a French aristocrat and one of the last royals executed during the French Revolution. Her tragic fate has been documented in various historical accounts and literature from that era.

As the centuries progressed, the name "MAINEZ" continued to be prominent in various fields, including the arts, sciences, and politics. However, it is important to note that historical records and documentation from earlier periods may be incomplete or subject to variations in spelling and regional differences.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mainez

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

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

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