Mayall
An English surname derived from a medieval personal name meaning "maverick" or "misfit".
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 548 Americans carry the last name Mayall. That puts it at #44,957 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.16 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 625,464 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Mayall surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
548
1 in 625,464
Census rank
#44,957
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
477
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 477 bearers of the surname Mayall in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.16 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 44957th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Mayall, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (5.7%) and Hispanic (2.1%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Mayall
The surname Mayall originates from England and dates back to the medieval period. It is believed to be derived from the Old English words "mæg" meaning kinsman or relative, and "healh" meaning a corner or secluded place. This suggests that the name may have originally referred to a relative living in a remote or secluded area.
The earliest recorded instances of the Mayall surname can be found in historical records from Worcestershire and Gloucestershire in the 13th and 14th centuries. The name appears in various spellings, such as Meyall, Mayell, and Mayhill, reflecting the variations in spelling and pronunciation during that time.
In the Domesday Book of 1086, a record of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conquer, there are entries that may be related to the Mayall name, although the exact spelling varies. For example, there are references to individuals named Maiel and Maihel, which could be early variations of the surname.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the Mayall surname was Robert Mayall, who was mentioned in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327. Another notable figure was John Mayall, a prominent landowner in Gloucestershire during the 15th century.
In the 16th century, the Mayall family established a presence in the village of Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. One of the most famous individuals with this surname was Richard Mayall, a scholar and clergyman who lived from 1612 to 1678. He served as a chaplain to King Charles I and later became the Bishop of Hereford.
During the 18th century, the Mayall surname gained prominence in the literary world with the birth of John Mayall (1730-1810), an English poet and writer. His works included poems, plays, and translations of ancient Greek and Latin texts.
Another notable figure was Edward Mayall (1810-1901), a pioneering photographer who is credited with popularizing the carte-de-visite format of photography in the 19th century. His studio in London became a popular destination for notable figures of the time, and he captured portraits of many famous individuals, including Queen Victoria and Charles Dickens.
Throughout history, the Mayall surname has been associated with various place names in England, such as Mayall Green in Worcestershire and Mayall Hill in Gloucestershire, reflecting the family's long-standing connections to these regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Mayall
Among Census respondents with the surname Mayall, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (5.7%) and Hispanic (2.1%).
The bar chart below shows how Mayall bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2010 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Mayall surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.9%
- Asian and Pacific Islander5.7%
- Hispanic or Latino2.1%
- Two or more races1.3%
- Unknown or suppressed1.0%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Mayall surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
| Metric | 2000 | 2010 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #43,708 | #44,957 | -2.9% |
| Count | 465 | 477 | 2.6% |
| Per 100K | 0.17 | 0.16 | -5.9% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Mayall bearers went from 465 to 477 (+2.6% change). The surname moved down 1,249 positions in the national ranking, going from #43,708 to #44,957.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Mayall
FAQ
Mayall surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Mayall?
The surname Mayall holds position #44,957 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 548 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.16 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Mayall surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Mayall, the largest self-reported group is White at 89.9%. The next largest groups are Asian/Pacific Islander (5.7%) and Hispanic (2.1%). These figures come from the 2010 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Where does this surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These tables list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2010 Census, along with a frequency rate and self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.