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

Mayans, 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 Mayans surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mayans in America

Mayans is the 109258th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mayans surname appeared 162 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 Mayans.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mayans 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 Mayans

The surname Mayans is believed to have originated from the Spanish language, with roots traced back to the Iberian Peninsula. It likely emerged during the medieval period, particularly in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia.

One possible origin of the name Mayans is that it derives from the Latin word "magnus," meaning "great" or "large." This suggests that the surname may have been initially applied as a descriptive name, referring to an individual of impressive stature or significance.

Alternatively, some scholars suggest that Mayans could be a toponymic surname, derived from a specific place name. One theory links it to the town of Mayans, located in the province of Valencia, Spain. This town's name is believed to have originated from the Latin word "maioris," meaning "greater" or "larger."

In terms of historical references, the surname Mayans can be found in various Spanish records and manuscripts from the 15th century onwards. One notable early mention is in the "Llibre del Repartiment," a document detailing the distribution of lands and properties in the Kingdom of Valencia after the Reconquista.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Mayans was Juan Bautista Mayans (1510-1590), a Spanish jurist and writer from Valencia. He was renowned for his legal treatises and his work on the Roman law.

Another prominent figure was Gregorio Mayans y Siscar (1699-1781), a Spanish scholar, writer, and philosopher from Oliva, Valencia. He was a leading figure of the Spanish Enlightenment and made significant contributions to the study of Spanish literature and philology.

In the realm of arts and literature, Juan Antonio Mayans y Siscar (1718-1801), a Spanish playwright and poet from Valencia, gained recognition for his contributions to Spanish theater and poetry in the 18th century.

The name Mayans also appears in the context of Spanish colonization and exploration. Juan Mayans (1582-1653), a Spanish sailor and navigator, participated in several expeditions to the Americas and was instrumental in mapping the coastlines of Central and South America.

Additionally, Joaquín Mayans y Riera (1761-1820), a Spanish military officer and colonial administrator, served as the Governor of Puerto Rico from 1813 to 1815, playing a significant role in the island's governance during the Spanish colonial era.

These are just a few examples of individuals with the surname Mayans who have left their mark on various fields throughout history, highlighting the rich legacy and diverse origins associated with this Spanish surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mayans

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

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

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