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

Mairena, 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 Mairena surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mairena in America

Mairena is the 27164th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mairena surname appeared 891 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 Mairena.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mairena 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 Mairena

The surname Mairena has its origins in Spain, tracing back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Andalusian town of Mairena del Alcor, located in the province of Seville. The name itself is thought to have Iberian or Arabic roots, reflecting the region's diverse cultural heritage.

In the 13th century, records indicate that individuals bearing the surname Mairena were residents of the town from which the name originated. As families moved and settled in other parts of Spain, the surname spread across the country, particularly in the southern regions of Andalusia and Extremadura.

One of the earliest documented references to the surname Mairena can be found in the "Repartimiento de Sevilla," a historical document from the 13th century that recorded the distribution of land and properties in the city of Seville after the Reconquista. This suggests that the Mairena family may have played a role in the repopulation of the area following the Christian conquest.

By the 15th century, the Mairena surname had become well-established in various parts of Spain. Notable individuals bearing this name include Juan de Mairena, a renowned poet and theologian born in Seville in 1460, whose works are preserved in the archives of the Cathedral of Seville.

In the 16th century, the Mairena family gained prominence in the region of Extremadura, where they owned vast estates and held positions of influence. One noteworthy figure was Alonso de Mairena (1522-1592), a military commander who fought in the conquest of the Canary Islands and later served as the governor of Tenerife.

The 17th century saw the birth of Francisco de Mairena (1620-1687), a renowned architect and master builder who contributed to the construction of several notable churches and monasteries in Seville, including the Church of Santa Maria la Blanca.

In the 19th century, the Mairena surname gained international recognition with the birth of the celebrated poet and philosopher Antonio Mairena (1836-1901). His works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, were widely acclaimed and translated into multiple languages.

Another notable figure was Juana Mairena (1872-1945), a pioneering educator who established one of the first schools for underprivileged children in Seville, paving the way for greater access to education in the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mairena

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

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

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