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

Maynez, 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 Maynez surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maynez in America

Maynez is the 41303rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maynez surname appeared 527 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 Maynez.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maynez 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 Maynez

The surname Maynez has its origins in Spain, stemming from the medieval Spanish language. It is believed to have emerged during the 12th or 13th century, around the time of the Reconquista, when the Iberian Peninsula was gradually being reclaimed from Moorish rule.

Maynez is thought to be derived from the Spanish word "mayno," which means "young" or "small." This suggests that the name may have initially been a descriptive nickname given to someone of small stature or youthful appearance. Alternatively, it could have originated as a place name referring to a minor or smaller settlement.

Early records mentioning the name Maynez are scarce, as thorough record-keeping was not widespread during that era. However, there are references to individuals bearing this surname in various historical documents, such as court records, tax rolls, and church registries from the 14th and 15th centuries in regions like Castile, Aragon, and Andalusia.

One notable early figure with the surname Maynez was Rodrigo Maynez, a military leader who fought alongside King Alfonso XI of Castile in the Battle of Río Salado in 1340, which marked a significant victory over the Moorish forces. Another historical figure was Juana Maynez, a nun and abbess who lived in the late 15th century and was known for her charitable works and devotion to the Catholic faith.

In the 16th century, the surname Maynez appeared in various forms, such as Maynez, Mainez, and Maynés, reflecting the fluidity of spelling conventions at the time. During this period, the name was also associated with several prominent families in Spain, including the Maynez de Guzmán family, who held land and titles in the region of Extremadura.

As Spain expanded its influence through colonization and exploration, the surname Maynez spread to other parts of the world. One notable figure was Pedro Maynez, a Spanish explorer who accompanied Juan Ponce de León on his expeditions to Florida in the early 16th century.

In the 18th century, José Maynez was a renowned painter and portraitist in New Spain (present-day Mexico), known for his religious and secular works that adorned churches and private residences.

The name Maynez has persisted throughout history, with various individuals bearing this surname making contributions in fields such as art, literature, and politics. However, it remains a relatively uncommon surname, with its origins deeply rooted in the rich cultural heritage of Spain.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maynez

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

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

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