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

Maxime, 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 Maxime surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maxime in America

Maxime is the 63873rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maxime surname appeared 312 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 Maxime.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maxime 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 Maxime

The surname Maxime has its origins in France, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is a French variation of the Latin name "Maximus," which means "the greatest" or "the highest." The name was likely derived from the Roman cognomen "Maximus," which was given to individuals who displayed exceptional qualities or achievements.

The earliest recorded instances of the surname Maxime can be found in medieval French documents and records from the 12th and 13th centuries. It was particularly prevalent in the regions of Normandy, Brittany, and Île-de-France. The name may have initially been used as a descriptive surname to distinguish individuals with notable characteristics or accomplishments.

In the 14th century, the surname Maxime appeared in the tax rolls and census records of various towns and villages across northern France. Some notable bearers of the name during this time include Pierre Maxime (1320-1385), a renowned scholar and theologian from Paris, and Jean Maxime (1345-1412), a prominent merchant and landowner from Rouen.

By the 16th century, the surname had spread to other parts of France and was adopted by families from different social strata. One notable figure was François Maxime (1558-1630), a renowned painter and artist from Lyon, whose works adorned many churches and noble residences throughout the region.

During the 17th century, the Maxime surname gained further prominence with the exploits of Louis Maxime (1625-1698), a French military commander who served under King Louis XIV. He distinguished himself in various battles during the Franco-Dutch War and was eventually elevated to the nobility for his valor and service.

Another notable individual was Émilie Maxime (1675-1742), a pioneering female playwright and novelist from Paris. Her works, which often challenged societal norms and gender roles, gained widespread popularity and influenced the literary landscape of her time.

In the 19th century, the Maxime surname continued to be associated with influential figures, such as the renowned French writer and poet Victor Maxime (1821-1892), whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition.

Throughout its history, the surname Maxime has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, scholars, military leaders, and writers. Its roots can be traced back to the Middle Ages, and it continues to be a prominent surname in France and other parts of the world today.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maxime

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

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

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