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

Maverick, 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 Maverick surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maverick in America

Maverick is the 89753rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maverick surname appeared 206 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 Maverick.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maverick 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 Maverick

The surname Maverick is of English origin, emerging in the late 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old English word "mæfre," meaning "a wandering person" or "a vagabond." This etymology suggests that the name was initially applied to individuals who exhibited a nomadic lifestyle or were perceived as unconventional or nonconformist in their ways.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Maverick can be traced back to the county of Devon in southwestern England. One of the earliest documented examples is that of John Maverick, born around 1580 in the village of Awliscombe, Devon. He later immigrated to colonial Massachusetts in the 1630s and became a prominent figure in the early settlement of the area.

Another notable bearer of the Maverick name was Samuel Maverick, born in 1602 in Nottinghamshire, England. He was a merchant and landowner who played a significant role in the establishment of the cattle industry in Texas. The term "maverick," referring to an unbranded calf or stray animal, is said to have originated from his practice of not branding his cattle.

In the 17th century, the Maverick surname also appeared in various parish records and historical documents across England, including the counties of Devon, Dorset, and Somerset. Some variations in spelling, such as Mavericke and Maverike, were observed during this period.

One of the earliest known places associated with the name is the village of Maverick, located in the parish of Awliscombe, Devon. This connection suggests that the surname may have originated from a specific location or family within the area.

Among the notable individuals bearing the Maverick surname throughout history are:

1. Samuel Augustus Maverick (1803-1870), an American lawyer, politician, and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence.
2. Samuel Maverick (1851-1936), an American rancher and pioneer in the cattle industry, known for not branding his cattle, leading to the term "maverick."
3. Mary Ann Maverick (1830-1898), an American pioneer and diarist, wife of Samuel Maverick (the rancher).
4. Maury Maverick (1895-1954), an American lawyer, politician, and congressman from Texas, known for his progressive views.
5. Maury Maverick Jr. (1921-2003), an American lawyer, writer, and civil rights activist, son of Maury Maverick.

The Maverick surname has a rich history, with its roots tracing back to medieval England and a connection to the notion of nonconformity and independence. Throughout the centuries, individuals bearing this name have made significant contributions in various fields, particularly in the American West and Texas.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maverick

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

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

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