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

Maman, 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 Maman surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maman in America

Maman is the 69793rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maman surname appeared 281 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 Maman.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maman 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 Maman

The surname MAMAN originated in France, with its roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. The name is derived from the Old French word "mame," meaning "grandmother" or "mother." It is closely related to the modern French word "maman," which also means "mother."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MAMAN appears in the "Livre des Mestiers," a 13th-century manuscript detailing the trades and crafts of medieval Paris. In this document, a certain Jean MAMAN is listed as a baker.

During the 14th century, the MAMAN name was found in various regions of France, including Normandy, Brittany, and the Île-de-France. Records from this period show variations in spelling, such as "Mamain," "Mamaine," and "Mamanne."

In the 16th century, the MAMAN name gained prominence in the region of Champagne, particularly in the town of Troyes. A notable figure from this era was Claude MAMAN (1530-1598), a renowned poet and playwright who authored several works in the vernacular language.

As the centuries passed, the MAMAN name spread across France and into neighboring regions. In the 18th century, a notable bearer of the name was Marie-Françoise MAMAN (1718-1794), a influential businesswoman and philanthropist from Lyon.

During the French Revolution, a prominent figure with the MAMAN surname was Jacques MAMAN (1758-1823), a lawyer and politician who served as a deputy in the National Convention.

In the 19th century, the MAMAN name found its way to other parts of Europe and beyond. One notable individual was Charles MAMAN (1820-1887), a French explorer and naturalist who traveled extensively in Africa and made significant contributions to the study of its flora and fauna.

Another notable figure from this era was Marie MAMAN (1842-1912), a French educator and advocate for women's rights. She established several schools for girls in Paris and campaigned tirelessly for equal educational opportunities.

As the MAMAN name spread globally, it also took on various localized spellings and pronunciations. However, its French origins and association with the concept of motherhood have remained a consistent thread throughout its history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maman

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

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

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