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

Mayhood, 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 Mayhood surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mayhood in America

Mayhood is the 81772nd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mayhood surname appeared 231 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 Mayhood.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mayhood 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 Mayhood

The surname "MAYHOOD" is believed to have originated in England during the late medieval period, around the 13th or 14th century. It is thought to have derived from the Old English words "maeg" and "hyd," which together suggest a meaning of "kinsman's hide of land" or "a small land holding owned by a relative."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the Fines Rolls of Nottinghamshire from the year 1295, which mentions a Thomas de Mayhode. This suggests that the name was already in use and established in that region at that time.

Another early reference is found in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire from 1327, which lists a William Mayhode as a taxpayer. This indicates that the name had spread to other parts of England by the early 14th century.

In the 15th century, the name appears in the records of the Court of Common Pleas in Staffordshire, where a Thomas Mayhood is mentioned in 1445. This spelling variation suggests that the name had begun to evolve and take on slightly different forms in different regions.

One notable figure with the surname "MAYHOOD" was John Mayhood, a merchant and landowner who lived in Lincolnshire in the late 16th century. Records show that he was involved in local government and held positions of authority within his community.

Another individual of note was Elizabeth Mayhood, who was born in Yorkshire in 1692. She was a prominent Quaker and author, known for her writings on religious and moral topics.

In the 18th century, the name appears in the parish records of Oxfordshire, where a William Mayhood was born in 1735. He later became a successful businessman and landowner in the region.

One of the most famous individuals with the surname "MAYHOOD" was Sir Robert Mayhood, a British military officer who served in the Napoleonic Wars. He was born in Gloucestershire in 1776 and went on to have a distinguished career, earning numerous honors and accolades for his service.

The name "MAYHOOD" can also be traced back to the village of Mayhew in Derbyshire, which may have been the original place of origin for some branches of the family. This connection is evident in the spelling variation "Mayhew," which was used interchangeably with "MAYHOOD" in historical records.

Overall, the surname "MAYHOOD" has a rich history that spans several centuries and can be found throughout various regions of England. While its origins lie in the medieval period, the name has persisted and evolved over time, with many notable individuals bearing this distinctive surname throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mayhood

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

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

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