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

Mayfield, 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 Mayfield surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mayfield in America

Mayfield is the 1184th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mayfield surname appeared 29,805 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 10 people would have the surname Mayfield.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mayfield 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 Mayfield

The surname Mayfield has its origins in England, deriving from a locational name referring to a meadow or open field. It likely emerged sometime during the Anglo-Saxon period, which lasted from around the 5th to the 11th centuries.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname is found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as "Maifeld" in the county of Essex. This entry suggests that the name was already well-established by the late 11th century in this region.

By the 13th century, the name had evolved into various spellings such as "Meyfeld" and "Meyfelde," reflecting the regional dialects and scribal variations of the time. These early forms highlight the connection to the Old English words "mæd" (meadow) and "feld" (field).

In the 14th century, records show individuals bearing the name Mayfield residing in various parts of England, including Yorkshire, Warwickshire, and Somerset. Notable examples from this period include John de Mayfeld, who was mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in 1317, and William Mayfeld, a landowner in Somerset recorded in the Assize Rolls of 1346.

As the name spread across England, it also took on localized variations, such as "Mayfeild" and "Mayfelde," reflecting the influence of local dialects and pronunciation patterns.

One of the earliest known individuals with the surname was Sir Thomas Mayfield (c. 1390-1455), a prominent English lawyer and judge who served as Chief Baron of the Exchequer during the reign of Henry VI.

Another notable figure in history was Sir William Mayfield (c. 1500-1558), a Member of Parliament and landowner in Staffordshire during the Tudor period.

In the 17th century, the name appears in various records, including the marriage of Richard Mayfield to Elizabeth Smyth in St. Giles Cripplegate, London, in 1623.

During the English Civil War, Captain William Mayfield (c. 1620-1680) fought on the Parliamentarian side and later served as a magistrate in Warwickshire.

As the centuries progressed, the Mayfield surname continued to be found throughout England, with some individuals gaining notable positions and achievements in various fields.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mayfield

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

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

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