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

Maximo, 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 Maximo surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maximo in America

Maximo is the 25152nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maximo surname appeared 986 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 Maximo.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maximo 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 Maximo

The surname Maximo is of Latin origin and is derived from the Roman name "Maximus," which means "greatest" or "highest." It was a name given to individuals who displayed exceptional qualities or achievements.

The name can be traced back to ancient Rome, where it was commonly used by noble families and prominent individuals. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Maximo appears in the writings of the Roman historian Livy, who mentioned a Quintus Fabius Maximus, a Roman statesman and general who lived during the Third Samnite War in the 3rd century BC.

During the Middle Ages, the name Maximo was adopted in various regions of Europe, particularly in Italy and Spain. In Italy, the name was often associated with the noble families of Rome and was used by several prominent figures, such as Pope Sixtus V (born Felice Peretti Maximo, 1521-1590), who was known for his ambitious building projects in Rome.

In Spain, the name Maximo gained popularity during the time of the Reconquista, when it was borne by several military leaders and noblemen. One notable example is Maximo de Zúñiga y Guzmán (1556-1628), a Spanish military commander and viceroy of Naples.

The name Maximo also appears in various historical records and manuscripts throughout Europe. For instance, it is mentioned in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive record of land ownership and taxation commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086, where it is listed as a personal name.

Other notable individuals with the surname Maximo include:

1. Juan Maximo Moncayo (c. 1570-1638), a Spanish painter known for his religious works.
2. Maximo Jerez (1778-1853), a Chilean military leader and politician who played a significant role in the Chilean War of Independence.
3. Maximo Gómez (1836-1905), a Cuban military leader and one of the most prominent figures in the Cuban War of Independence.
4. Maximo Teja (1857-1926), a Mexican painter and sculptor known for his work in the Mexican Muralism movement.
5. Maximo Diego Prats (1924-2015), a Cuban-American artist and sculptor renowned for his public artworks and sculptures.

Throughout its history, the surname Maximo has been associated with individuals who have achieved greatness or made significant contributions in various fields, reflecting the meaning of the name itself.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maximo

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

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

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