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

Mavity, 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 Mavity surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mavity in America

Mavity is the 45886th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mavity surname appeared 465 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 Mavity.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mavity 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 Mavity

The surname Mavity is believed to have originated in the British Isles, specifically in Scotland or Ireland, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the Gaelic term "mab" or "mab-aite," which translates to "son of the territory" or "son of the dwelling place." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive one, referring to someone who lived in a particular area or region.

One of the earliest known references to the Mavity surname can be found in the Hearth Money Rolls of County Kildare, Ireland, from the late 17th century. These records, which were used to collect taxes based on the number of hearths or fireplaces in a household, mention several individuals with variations of the name, such as Mavity, Mavytie, and Mavytye.

The Mavity name also appears in various Scottish records from the 18th century, particularly in the regions of Ayrshire and Lanarkshire. These records include parish registers, census rolls, and land deeds, indicating that the name was well-established in these areas during that time period.

One notable individual with the Mavity surname was James Mavity, a Scottish merchant and landowner who lived in the late 18th century. He was recorded as owning several properties in the town of Ayr, and his name appears in various legal documents and land transactions from that era.

Another historical figure bearing the Mavity name was William Mavity, a Irish-born soldier who served in the British Army during the Napoleonic Wars of the early 19th century. He participated in several major battles, including the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, and was awarded several honors for his service.

In the mid-19th century, John Mavity, a Scottish-born farmer, emigrated to Canada and settled in the province of Ontario. He is noted as being one of the early pioneers in the region, establishing a successful agricultural operation and contributing to the development of the local community.

Towards the end of the 19th century, the Mavity surname also appeared in the United States, with records indicating individuals bearing the name living in various states, including New York, Pennsylvania, and Illinois. One such individual was Thomas Mavity, a businessman and entrepreneur who established a successful manufacturing company in Chicago in the late 1800s.

Throughout its history, the Mavity surname has undergone various spelling variations, such as Mavitty, Mavitie, and Mavitey, reflecting the regional dialects and record-keeping practices of the time. While the name may have been more prevalent in certain areas, it has since spread to various parts of the world, carried by those who have emigrated from the British Isles and their descendants.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mavity

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

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

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