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

Majoy, 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 Majoy surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Majoy in America

Majoy is the 123064th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Majoy surname appeared 140 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 Majoy.

We can also compare 2010 data for Majoy 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 Majoy

The surname Majoy originated in the northern regions of Spain, with earliest recorded instances dating back to the late 15th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old Spanish word "majuelo," meaning a small vineyard or a plot of cultivated land. The name may also have roots in the Basque language, where similar variations such as "Maiora" and "Maioz" were found in historical records.

One of the earliest known references to the Majoy name appears in a land ownership document from the Ribera del Duero region in 1487, where a certain Pedro Majoy is listed as a vineyard proprietor. This suggests that the family's ancestry might have been associated with viticulture or agriculture in the region.

In the 16th century, the Majoy name appeared in several municipal records from the town of Logroño, located in the La Rioja province. This could indicate that the family had established a presence in the area during that time period.

During the 17th century, a notable figure bearing the Majoy surname was Juan Majoy, a renowned goldsmith and artisan who lived in Valladolid between 1612 and 1687. His intricate metalwork and jewelry pieces were highly sought after by the nobility and clergy of that era.

Another prominent individual was Catalina Majoy, a poet and writer who lived in Seville in the late 18th century. Her collection of romantic verses, titled "Poemas del Alma," was widely acclaimed and celebrated for its vivid imagery and emotional depth.

In the 19th century, the Majoy name gained further recognition through the achievements of Emilio Majoy, a celebrated architect and urban planner. His design for the grand Cathedral of Burgos, completed in 1842, is considered a masterpiece of Gothic Revival architecture and remains one of the city's iconic landmarks.

Throughout its history, variations of the Majoy surname have included spellings such as "Majoi," "Majoya," and "Majoya de la Vega," which often reflected regional linguistic influences or personal preferences.

While the Majoy name has its roots in Spain, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by generations of descendants and migrants seeking new opportunities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Majoy

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

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

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