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

Mayhand, 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 Mayhand surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mayhand in America

Mayhand is the 95955th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mayhand surname appeared 190 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 Mayhand.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mayhand 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 Mayhand

The surname Mayhand has its origins in England, with records dating back to the 13th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old English words "mæge" meaning kinsman or relative and "hand" meaning hand or strength. It likely referred to a person who was a skilled worker or craftsman, particularly one who used their hands in their trade.

One of the earliest known references to the name Mayhand can be found in the Feet of Fines records from Oxfordshire in 1268, where a John Mayhand is mentioned. The Feet of Fines were a legal document used to record land transactions and settlements.

In the 14th century, the name appeared in various forms, such as "Mayhande" and "Mayhonde," reflecting the spelling variations common in that era. A notable example from this period is Roger Mayhonde, who was listed as a taxpayer in the Lay Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1332.

The Mayhand surname can also be traced to several place names in England, such as Mayhandswood in Dorset and Mayhand's Farm in Somerset. These place names may have influenced the development and spread of the surname in those regions.

Among the notable individuals with the Mayhand surname throughout history are:

1. William Mayhand (c. 1470 - 1540), a prominent merchant and landowner in Gloucestershire.
2. John Mayhand (1586 - 1654), an English clergyman and author who wrote several religious texts.
3. Elizabeth Mayhand (1620 - 1687), a Puritan woman who immigrated to the Massachusetts Bay Colony and was one of the first settlers in what is now Cambridge, Massachusetts.
4. James Mayhand (1712 - 1789), a British military officer who served in the War of the Austrian Succession and the Seven Years' War.
5. Thomas Mayhand (1820 - 1892), an English inventor and engineer known for his contributions to the development of early agricultural machinery.

While the Mayhand surname may not be as common today, its long history and connections to various regions of England make it a fascinating example of the rich tapestry of English surnames and their origins.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mayhand

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

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

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