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

Mayden, 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 Mayden surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mayden in America

Mayden is the 41886th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mayden surname appeared 519 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 Mayden.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mayden 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 Mayden

The surname Mayden is of English origin and dates back to the medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Old English word "mæden," meaning "maiden" or "virgin." This name was likely given to someone who lived near a religious establishment dedicated to the Virgin Mary or to someone who was known for their purity or devotion to the Virgin.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Mayden can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Cambridgeshire, a census-like record compiled in 1273. The entry mentions a William Mayden, suggesting that the name was already established by the late 13th century.

The Mayden surname also appears in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex, dating back to 1327. This document recorded individuals who were required to pay a tax, providing valuable insight into the distribution of surnames across different regions during that time.

In the 14th century, the name Mayden was associated with several notable individuals. One such person was John Mayden, a prominent merchant and landowner from Essex, who lived between 1330 and 1395. His estate records and business transactions provide a glimpse into the economic activities of individuals bearing this surname in medieval England.

Another historical figure with the Mayden surname was Alice Mayden, a wealthy widow from Yorkshire who was mentioned in the Court Rolls of 1425. Her name appears in legal documents related to property disputes, shedding light on the social status and legal rights of women with this surname during that era.

In the 16th century, the Mayden surname was also found in Scotland, where it was often spelled as "Maidyn" or "Maydin." One notable Scot bearing this name was Robert Maidyn, a scholar and clergyman who lived from 1490 to 1556. He was known for his contributions to religious education and his writings on theological subjects.

As time passed, the Mayden surname evolved and was sometimes associated with place names. For instance, the variant spelling "Maydenhead" was derived from the town of Maidenhead in Berkshire, England. This connection highlights the influence of geographic locations on the development of surnames.

Throughout its history, the surname Mayden has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, ranging from merchants and landowners to scholars and clergy. While its origins can be traced back to the medieval period, the name has endured and continues to be used in modern times, reflecting its rich historical legacy.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mayden

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

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

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