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

Maymi, 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 Maymi surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maymi in America

Maymi is the 66553rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maymi surname appeared 297 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 Maymi.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maymi 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 Maymi

The surname MAYMI has its origins in the Iberian Peninsula, specifically in the regions of Catalonia and Valencia. It dates back to the 13th century and is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "maymun," meaning "fortunate" or "blessed." This suggests that the name may have been associated with individuals who were considered fortunate or blessed in some way.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the "Llibre del Repartiment," a document from the 13th century that documented the distribution of land among the conquerors of Valencia after the Reconquista. This record mentions individuals with the surname MAYMI, indicating their presence in the region during that time period.

In the 14th century, the name MAYMI appeared in various municipal records and documents from the city of Barcelona, which was then part of the Kingdom of Aragon. These records provide valuable insights into the lives and activities of individuals bearing this surname during that era.

Historically, the name MAYMI has been associated with several notable figures, including Joan Maymi (1490-1555), a Catalan poet and playwright who authored several works in both Catalan and Spanish. His contributions to the literary landscape of the time were significant, and he is considered one of the most prominent writers of the Valencian Renaissance.

Another notable individual with the surname MAYMI was Gaspar Maymi (1599-1668), a Catalan painter who was active during the Baroque period. His works, which included religious paintings and portraits, can be found in various churches and museums throughout Spain.

In the 19th century, Mariano Maymi (1807-1890) was a prominent Spanish politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Congress of Deputies, representing the city of Barcelona. He played an influential role in shaping the political landscape of his time and was known for his commitment to liberal ideals.

José Maymi (1871-1935) was a Spanish engineer and inventor who was particularly known for his contributions to the development of the Spanish railway system. He held several patents for his innovations and played a crucial role in the modernization of transportation infrastructure in Spain.

Throughout history, the surname MAYMI has been associated with various locations, including the towns of Maymi and Maymí, both located in the province of Valencia. These place names likely originated from individuals bearing the surname, further solidifying its connection to the region.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maymi

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

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

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