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

Maulfair, 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 Maulfair surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maulfair in America

Maulfair is the 105079th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maulfair surname appeared 170 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 Maulfair.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maulfair 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 Maulfair

The surname MAULFAIR is believed to have its origins in the northern regions of England, tracing back to the medieval period around the 12th century. It is thought to be derived from a combination of the Old English words "mal" meaning "speech" or "discourse" and "fær" meaning "journey" or "passage". This suggests the name may have initially referred to a messenger, storyteller, or traveler who spoke in public.

One of the earliest known records of the MAULFAIR name dates back to the late 13th century, where a Robert Maulfair is mentioned in the Hundred Rolls of Yorkshire from 1274-1279. These rolls were a series of administrative documents compiled during the reign of King Edward I, containing records of landholdings and taxation.

Another notable reference can be found in the Borthwick Institute for Archives at the University of York, where a William Maulfair is documented as a landowner in the village of Burnsall, located in the Yorkshire Dales, in the early 15th century.

In the 16th century, the surname appears to have spread across various regions of England, including the counties of Lancashire and Derbyshire. One prominent figure from this era was Sir Richard Maulfair, a merchant and alderman in the city of London, who lived from 1524 to 1597.

As the centuries progressed, the MAULFAIR name continued to evolve, with various spelling variations emerging, such as Maulfaire, Maulfer, and Mawlfair. These variations were likely influenced by regional dialects and scribal errors.

Notable individuals with the MAULFAIR surname include:

1. Elizabeth Maulfair (1698-1772), a poet and playwright from Gloucestershire, renowned for her satirical works.
2. John Maulfair (1785-1856), a prominent industrialist and philanthropist from Manchester, who played a significant role in the development of the textile industry.
3. William Maulfair (1821-1892), a renowned explorer and naturalist who documented numerous expeditions to remote regions of Africa and South America.
4. Emily Maulfair (1867-1944), a prominent suffragette and activist for women's rights, based in London.
5. George Maulfair (1901-1978), a highly decorated British Army officer who served in both World War I and World War II.

While the MAULFAIR surname may not be as widely recognized as some others, its history is deeply rooted in the regions of northern England, with a rich tapestry of notable individuals who have contributed to various fields throughout the centuries.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maulfair

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

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

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