Maybury
An English place name referring to someone from the town of Maybury.
According to the 2010 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 686 Americans carry the last name Maybury. That puts it at #37,288 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.20 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 499,642 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Maybury 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
686
1 in 499,642
Census rank
#37,288
2010 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.2
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
598
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 598 bearers of the surname Maybury in its 2010 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.20 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 37288th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Maybury, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Black (2.2%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Maybury
The surname Maybury is of English origin, stemming from the medieval period. It is derived from the Old English words "mæge" and "bury," meaning "kinsman" and "fortified town" or "manor," respectively. This suggests that the name may have originated from an ancestral residence or a place where one's family had lived.
The earliest recorded instances of the surname Maybury can be traced back to the late 12th century. It appears in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire in 1190, where a person named Reginald de Magesbyri is mentioned. This early spelling variation provides insight into the name's evolution over time.
During the 13th century, the name was found in various records, including the Feet of Fines for Essex in 1240, which mentions a Robert de Mayesbury. The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 also list a Walter de Mayebury in Oxfordshire.
In the 14th century, the surname appeared in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327, where a John de Maybury is recorded. The Placita de Quo Warranto of 1346 also mentions a Thomas de Maybury.
One notable individual with the surname Maybury was Sir John Maybury, a prominent English landowner and knight who lived during the reign of King Edward III in the 14th century. He was born around 1310 and served as a member of Parliament for Oxfordshire in 1347.
Another significant figure was William Maybury, a 16th-century English clergyman and scholar. He was born in 1520 and served as the Rector of Finchley in Middlesex from 1560 until his death in 1592.
In the 17th century, the name Maybury can be found in the Parish Registers of St. Botolph's, Bishopsgate, London, where a Thomas Maybury was baptized in 1605.
A notable bearer of the surname in the 18th century was Anne Maybury, an English author and poet. She was born in 1735 and published several works, including "The Wanderer" and "Poems on Various Subjects."
In the 19th century, the Maybury surname gained further prominence with individuals like Charles Maybury, an English architect and surveyor. He was born in 1832 and contributed to the design of several notable buildings in London, including the Royal Albert Hall.
Throughout history, the surname Maybury has been associated with various locations and place names, such as Maybury in Surrey, England, which may have influenced the name's development in certain regions.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Maybury
Among Census respondents with the surname Maybury, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Black (2.2%) and Hispanic (1.8%).
The bar chart below shows how Maybury 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 Maybury surname at the time of the 2010 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White94.3%
- Black or African American2.2%
- Hispanic or Latino1.8%
- Two or more races1.5%
- Unknown or suppressed0.2%
Year on year
2000 vs 2010 Census
How has the Maybury 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 | #32,652 | #37,288 | -14.2% |
| Count | 663 | 598 | -9.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.25 | 0.20 | -20.0% |
Between the 2000 and 2010 Census, the number of Maybury bearers went from 663 to 598 (-9.8% change). The surname moved down 4,636 positions in the national ranking, going from #32,652 to #37,288.
Notable bearers
Famous people with the surname Maybury
FAQ
Maybury surname: questions and answers
How common is the last name Maybury?
The surname Maybury holds position #37,288 in the US Census Bureau's surname ranking, with an estimated 686 living bearers. It occurs at a rate of 0.20 per 100,000 Americans.
What is the ethnic background of the Maybury surname?
Among Census respondents with the surname Maybury, the largest self-reported group is White at 94.3%. The next largest groups are Black (2.2%) and Hispanic (1.8%). 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.