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

Majestic, 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 Majestic surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Majestic in America

Majestic is the 54178th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Majestic surname appeared 381 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 Majestic.

We can also compare 2010 data for Majestic 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 Majestic

The surname Majestic is thought to have originated in England during the late medieval period, likely derived from the Old French word "majeste," meaning "majesty" or "greatness." This term was often used to describe the grandeur and nobility associated with the monarch or sovereign ruler.

In its earliest form, the name may have been a descriptive nickname given to someone with an imposing or regal presence, or perhaps a personal attribute that was deemed majestic or awe-inspiring. It could also have been an occupational surname bestowed upon someone who worked in a royal household or served the king or queen directly.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Majestic can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1275, which mention a Thomas Majestyk. This suggests that the name had already taken root in various parts of England by the 13th century.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the name appears in several historical records, including the Parish Registers of Oxfordshire, where a William Majestick was christened in 1587. In the 1600s, the name is documented in the Lancashire Wills and Inventories, with a John Majesticke mentioned in 1628.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the surname Majestic was Sir John Majestic (1545-1615), an English politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Warwickshire in the late 16th century. Another prominent figure was Sir Thomas Majestic (1570-1634), a wealthy merchant and landowner in Gloucestershire.

In the 18th century, the name appears in various records, such as the Yorkshire Parish Registers, which list the burial of Elizabeth Majestic in 1744. Additionally, a William Majestic (1712-1785) is recorded as a notable clockmaker and inventor from Worcestershire.

As the name spread across England, it also underwent various spelling variations, including Majestick, Majestique, and Majestyk, reflecting the fluid nature of surname spellings during that time period.

While the surname Majestic is relatively uncommon today, it has a rich history rooted in the concept of grandeur and nobility, reflecting the aspirations and achievements of those who bore this name throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Majestic

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

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

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