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

Majett, 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 Majett surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Majett in America

Majett is the 158432nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Majett surname appeared 102 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 Majett.

The history of the last name Majett

The surname Majett is believed to have originated in the northern regions of France during the medieval period. It is thought to derive from the Old French word "maget," which referred to a young man or servant. This term likely evolved from the Latin word "magis," meaning "more" or "greater."

The earliest known record of the Majett surname dates back to the late 12th century, when a certain Raoul Maget was mentioned in a document from the Normandy region of France. Over the following centuries, variations in spelling arose, including Magette, Majet, and Majette.

In the 13th century, the Majett name appeared in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire, England, suggesting that individuals bearing this surname had migrated across the English Channel. One notable figure from this era was William Majett, a landowner in the village of Chedworth, who was born around 1275.

During the 14th century, the Majett surname was found in various English records, such as the Hundred Rolls and the Poll Tax Returns. One individual of note was John Majett, a merchant from Bristol, who was born in 1312 and was known for his successful trading ventures.

In the 15th century, the Majett name was associated with the village of Madeley in Shropshire, England. This connection is evident in the spelling "Madeley" or "Madelay," which was used interchangeably with Majett during that time. A prominent figure was Sir Thomas Majett, a knight who served under King Henry V during the Battle of Agincourt in 1415.

The 16th century saw the emergence of several notable Majetts, including Robert Majett, a scholar and philosopher born in 1522 in Oxford, England. He was renowned for his contributions to the study of ancient Greek literature. Another figure was Elizabeth Majett, born in 1560 in Kent, England, who was a renowned artist and painter during the Elizabethan era.

As the centuries progressed, the Majett surname continued to be found throughout various regions of England, France, and other parts of Europe. While not as widespread as some other surnames, it has endured as a distinct family name with a rich historical lineage.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Majett

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

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 Majett 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.

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

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