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

Mayhue, 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 Mayhue surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mayhue in America

Mayhue is the 23768th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mayhue surname appeared 1,064 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 Mayhue.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mayhue 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 Mayhue

The surname Mayhue has its origins in England, with the earliest records dating back to the 12th century. The name is believed to be derived from the Old English words "mæg" and "hū," which together mean "kinsman's dwelling." This suggests that the name originally referred to a family's homestead or residence.

One of the earliest known references to the name can be found in the Pipe Rolls of Gloucestershire from 1196, where a person named William Mayhue is mentioned as a landowner. The Pipe Rolls were a record of financial transactions kept by the English Exchequer during the Middle Ages.

In the 13th century, the name appeared in various historical documents with slightly different spellings, such as "Mayhu," "Mayhew," and "Mayhieu." These variations were common during that time, as spelling conventions were not yet standardized.

The Mayhue surname is also linked to several place names in England, particularly in counties like Somerset and Wiltshire. For instance, the village of Meysey Hampton in Gloucestershire was once known as "Maisseye" or "Maisseie," which may have influenced the spelling of the surname.

One of the earliest notable figures with the surname Mayhue was Sir John Mayhue, who lived in the late 13th century and served as a member of the English Parliament. Another prominent individual was Thomas Mayhue, born in 1550, who was a renowned theologian and author of several religious works.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Mayhue family played a significant role in the exploration and settlement of the New World. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name in North America was that of Thomas Mayhue, who arrived in Virginia in 1635 and later became a landowner and prominent citizen in the colony.

In the 18th century, John Mayhue (1736-1807) was a notable figure in the American Revolutionary War, serving as a soldier in the Continental Army. Another individual of note was William Mayhue (1770-1842), a successful merchant and businessman in New York City.

Throughout history, the Mayhue surname has been associated with various professions, including landowners, clergy, soldiers, merchants, and tradesmen. While the name has maintained its English roots, it has also spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mayhue

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

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

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