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

Maynor, 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 Maynor surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Maynor in America

Maynor is the 7074th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Maynor surname appeared 4,732 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 2 people would have the surname Maynor.

We can also compare 2010 data for Maynor 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 Maynor

The surname Maynor has its origins in the French language, deriving from the old French word 'mesnager', which translates to 'manager' or 'steward'. This name was likely adopted by individuals who held such positions in medieval times, overseeing estates or manors.

The name can be traced back to the regions of Normandy and Brittany in northern France, where it first emerged during the 11th and 12th centuries. Early records from this period show variations in spelling, such as 'Mesnager' and 'Menaiger', reflecting the regional dialects and phonetic adaptations of the time.

One of the earliest documented references to the name Maynor can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings in England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The entry mentions a certain 'Hugo Mesnagerus', believed to be a steward or estate manager of Norman descent.

As the name spread across Europe, it underwent further transformations, leading to the emergence of variations such as 'Mainier', 'Mainer', and eventually, 'Maynor'. These changes were influenced by local linguistic patterns and the evolution of pronunciation over time.

Notable individuals bearing the Maynor surname include Sir John Maynor (c. 1400-1472), a prominent English landowner and knight who fought in the Wars of the Roses. Another notable figure was Robert Maynor (1550-1612), a merchant and entrepreneur who played a significant role in establishing trade routes between England and the American colonies.

In the 17th century, the Maynor family established a presence in the New World, with records showing settlements in Virginia and Maryland. One notable figure from this period was William Maynor (1635-1701), a pioneering farmer and landowner who helped establish the Maynor family in the Chesapeake region.

The 19th century saw the rise of several influential Maynors, including James Maynor (1810-1892), a prominent abolitionist and activist for civil rights. Another notable figure was Mary Maynor (1845-1922), a pioneering educator who founded one of the first schools for African American children in the post-Civil War South.

Throughout its long history, the Maynor surname has been carried by individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions, reflecting the rich tapestry of human experiences and contributions to society.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Maynor

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

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

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