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

Maiz, 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 Maiz surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maiz in America

Maiz is the 102197th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maiz surname appeared 176 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 Maiz.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maiz 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 Maiz

The surname "MAIZ" is believed to have originated in Spain during the Middle Ages, derived from the Spanish word "maíz," which means "corn" or "maize." This surname likely emerged in regions where corn cultivation played a significant role in the local economy or where families were involved in the trade or production of corn.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname "MAIZ" can be traced back to the 13th century in the Archivo General de Indias, a collection of historical documents from Spain's colonial empire. These records mention individuals with the surname "MAIZ" who were among the early settlers and explorers in the Americas.

In the 16th century, during the Spanish colonization of the Americas, individuals with the surname "MAIZ" were prominent in various regions, particularly in Mexico and Peru, where corn was a staple crop. Juan de MAIZ (1525-1598) was a renowned Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Peru and later served as a governor in various territories.

In the 17th century, the surname "MAIZ" appeared in historical documents related to the Spanish Inquisition. Pedro de MAIZ (1610-1678) was a notable figure who faced persecution during this period for his religious beliefs.

During the 18th century, the surname "MAIZ" gained prominence in the arts and literature. María de MAIZ (1725-1803) was a renowned Spanish painter known for her still-life compositions featuring corn and other agricultural produce.

In the 19th century, the surname "MAIZ" was associated with revolutionary movements in Latin America. José MAIZ (1815-1887) was a prominent Mexican politician and military leader who played a significant role in the Mexican War of Independence against Spain.

Throughout history, the surname "MAIZ" has been carried by individuals from various walks of life, including farmers, merchants, artists, and political figures. While the name's origins are rooted in Spain and the Spanish-speaking world, it has since spread to other regions due to migration and cultural exchange.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maiz

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

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

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