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

Maybell, 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 Maybell surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maybell in America

Maybell is the 96799th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maybell surname appeared 188 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 Maybell.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maybell 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 Maybell

The surname MAYBELL is of English origin, tracing its roots back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated as a locational name, derived from the place name "Maybell" or a similar variation thereof, which itself likely comes from an Old English word meaning "pleasant stream" or "pleasant waterway."

In early records, the name is found spelled in various ways, including Maibell, Maybell, Mabill, and Maybelle, reflecting the inconsistencies in spelling and pronunciation that were common before standardization. One of the earliest documented instances of the name appears in the Pipe Rolls of Staffordshire from 1209, where a Robert de Mabill is mentioned.

The MAYBELL surname is also thought to have had a connection to the village of Maybell, located in Derbyshire, England. This village's name was recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Mabelle," lending credence to the theory that the surname originated from this place name.

Notable historical figures bearing the MAYBELL surname include Sir John Maybell, a prominent English landowner and knight who lived during the 14th century. Another early bearer of the name was William Maybell, a merchant from London who was active in the early 16th century and is mentioned in various trade records of the time.

In the 17th century, a Robert MAYBELL was a noted clockmaker and horologist from Northamptonshire, England, whose work was highly regarded in his time. Meanwhile, in the 18th century, Mary MAYBELL was a well-known author and poet from Gloucestershire, who published several collections of verse that gained her some renown.

Moving into the 19th century, James MAYBELL was a prominent industrialist and entrepreneur from Lancashire, England, who played a significant role in the development of the cotton industry in the region. He established several successful textile mills and was also involved in various philanthropic endeavors.

Throughout its history, the MAYBELL surname has maintained a strong presence in various parts of England, particularly in the Midlands and northern regions. While not a particularly common name, it has nonetheless left its mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maybell

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

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

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