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

Maulding, 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 Maulding surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maulding in America

Maulding is the 39164th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maulding surname appeared 562 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 Maulding.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maulding 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 Maulding

The surname Maulding is of English origin, deriving from the Old English word "mald," meaning "crossroads" or "meeting of roads." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who lived near a crossroads or a place where roads intersected.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Malding." This entry indicates that the name was present in England during the Norman Conquest and may have been associated with a specific location or landholding.

Over time, the spelling of the name evolved, with variations such as Maulden, Mauldon, and Maulding appearing in various historical records. Some of these variations may have been influenced by the spellings of place names where families bearing the surname resided.

In the 13th century, a notable figure named John de Maulding was recorded as holding land in Northamptonshire, England. This suggests that the name had established itself as a distinct surname by this time period.

During the 14th century, a prominent individual named William Maulding was mentioned in the records of the city of York, indicating the presence of the surname in urban areas as well.

The 16th century saw the birth of Thomas Maulding (1523-1591), a renowned English theologian and scholar who served as a chaplain to Queen Elizabeth I. His literary works and contributions to the Church of England have left a lasting impact on the history of the surname.

Another notable figure bearing the Maulding name was Sir Robert Maulding (1685-1754), a successful merchant and member of the English gentry. He was known for his philanthropic endeavors and his support for various charitable causes in his local community.

In the 18th century, a family of Mauldings gained prominence in the county of Wiltshire, with several members holding positions of influence in local government and agriculture. This further solidified the surname's presence in various regions of England.

As the centuries progressed, the Maulding surname continued to be carried by individuals who made significant contributions to various fields, such as academia, the arts, and public service, further enriching the history and legacy of this distinctive English surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maulding

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

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

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