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

Maymon, 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 Maymon surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maymon in America

Maymon is the 85049th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maymon surname appeared 220 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 Maymon.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maymon 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 Maymon

The surname MAYMON has its origins in the Middle East, specifically in the Arabic-speaking regions of the Levant and North Africa. It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, possibly derived from the Arabic word "maymun," which means "prosperous" or "blessed."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name MAYMON can be found in historical documents from the 13th century, where it was associated with influential families and scholars in cities such as Damascus and Cairo. These records suggest that the name may have initially been a byname or descriptive nickname bestowed upon individuals known for their prosperity or good fortune.

As the use of surnames became more widespread in the Middle East, the name MAYMON gained recognition and was adopted by families across various regions. Some researchers suggest that it may have been influenced by the Hebrew name "Maimon," which shares a similar root and meaning.

In the 14th century, the renowned Jewish philosopher and Rabbi Moses ben Maimon, also known as Maimonides (1135-1204), gained immense recognition. While his surname was derived from the Hebrew "Maimon," the similarity in spelling and meaning contributed to the popularity of the Arabic variant MAYMON among both Jewish and Muslim communities.

Another notable figure bearing the surname MAYMON was Ismail al-Maymon, a 15th-century historian and scholar from Granada, Spain. His writings provided valuable insights into the cultural and social dynamics of the Nasrid Kingdom during the final years of Muslim rule in the Iberian Peninsula.

In the 18th century, the name MAYMON appeared in historical records from the Ottoman Empire, particularly in the regions of modern-day Lebanon and Syria. One prominent individual was Mikhail MAYMON, a merchant and trader who established a successful business network across the Mediterranean region.

During the 19th century, the MAYMON surname gained further recognition with the birth of Salim MAYMON (1822-1901), a renowned Egyptian writer and journalist who played a pivotal role in the literary and cultural renaissance of the Arab world.

While the surname MAYMON has its roots in the Middle East, it has since been carried by individuals across various parts of the world, reflecting the diverse migration patterns and cultural exchanges that have shaped human societies throughout history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maymon

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

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

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