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

Mainz, 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 Mainz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mainz in America

Mainz is the 81772nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mainz surname appeared 231 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 Mainz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mainz 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 Mainz

The surname "Mainz" is of German origin, tracing its roots back to the city of Mainz, located in the western part of Germany, along the Rhine River. This city has a rich history dating back to ancient Roman times when it was known as Moguntiacum.

The name "Mainz" is derived from the Latin word "Moguntia," which was the Roman name for the city. Over time, the name evolved from Moguntia to Mainz, reflecting the linguistic changes and influences that shaped the German language.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "Mainz" can be found in medieval records from the 13th century, where it was often associated with individuals who hailed from the city or had close ties to it. These records include various charters, deeds, and legal documents.

In the 14th century, a notable figure bearing the surname "Mainz" was Johannes von Mainz, a German cleric who served as the Archbishop of Mainz from 1328 to 1337. He played a significant role in the political and religious affairs of the Holy Roman Empire during his tenure.

Another noteworthy individual with the surname "Mainz" was Johann Gutenberg (c. 1400-1468), the renowned inventor of the printing press. Although his surname was originally Gensfleisch, he is often referred to as Johannes Gutenberg von Mainz, reflecting his association with the city where he developed his revolutionary printing technology.

In the 16th century, the surname "Mainz" gained further prominence with the rise of the Reformation movement. Johann von Mainz (c. 1490-1541) was a German theologian and reformer who played a crucial role in the spread of Protestant teachings in the region.

During the 17th and 18th centuries, the surname "Mainz" continued to be prevalent in various historical records, including church registers, tax rolls, and military records. Notable figures from this period include Johann Friedrich von Mainz (1641-1718), a German composer and organist, and Johann Philipp von Mainz (1718-1790), a German painter and engraver.

Throughout its long history, the surname "Mainz" has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including clergymen, artists, scholars, and tradespeople, all connected by their roots in the city of Mainz and the surrounding region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mainz

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

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

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