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

Maximin, 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 Maximin surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maximin in America

Maximin is the 125282nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maximin surname appeared 137 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 Maximin.

The history of the last name Maximin

The surname Maximin is believed to have originated in France, with roots dating back to the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Latin name "Maximus," meaning "greatest" or "largest," combined with the diminutive suffix "-in," forming the name "Maximinus."

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Maximin can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of land and property ownership in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. This record suggests that individuals bearing this surname may have been among the Norman settlers who arrived in England after the Norman Conquest in 1066.

In France, the name Maximin has been associated with several notable historical figures. One such figure was Maximin Isnard (1758-1825), a French lawyer and politician who served as the President of the National Convention during the French Revolution. Another prominent individual was Maximin Giraud (1838-1911), a French general who played a significant role in the Franco-Prussian War.

The surname Maximin also has ties to the Catholic Church. Saint Maximin of Trier (c. 235-349) was a bishop and patron saint of the city of Trier in modern-day Germany. His feast day is celebrated on May 29th each year.

In the 19th century, the name Maximin gained recognition in the world of literature through the works of French novelist and playwright Honoré de Balzac (1799-1850). One of his characters, Monsieur Maximin, appeared in the novel "Le Père Goriot," published in 1835.

Another notable figure bearing the surname Maximin was Jacques Maximin (1917-2007), a French painter and sculptor known for his abstract expressionist works. His contributions to the art world earned him recognition both nationally and internationally.

While the surname Maximin has its origins in France, it has spread to other parts of the world over time, with individuals bearing this name contributing to various fields and leaving their mark on history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maximin

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

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 Maximin 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.

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

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