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

Mayora, 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 Mayora surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mayora in America

Mayora is the 88336th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mayora surname appeared 210 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 Mayora.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mayora 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 Mayora

The surname Mayora has its origins in Spain, dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Spanish word "mayor," which means "greater" or "elder." This suggests that the name may have initially been bestowed upon the eldest son or the head of a household.

The earliest recorded instances of the Mayora surname can be traced back to the 13th century in the regions of Andalusia and Catalonia. It is believed to have been particularly prevalent in the towns of Seville and Barcelona during this time.

One of the earliest known bearers of the Mayora surname was Juan Mayora, a nobleman who lived in the city of Seville in the late 14th century. Historical records indicate that he was a prominent landowner and held significant influence in the region.

In the 15th century, the Mayora name appeared in several historical documents from the Kingdom of Aragon. Notably, Pedro Mayora, a merchant from Valencia, was mentioned in a trade agreement with the Republic of Genoa in 1426.

During the Golden Age of Spanish literature in the 16th and 17th centuries, several notable figures bore the Mayora surname. Among them was María Mayora, a celebrated poet from Seville, who lived from 1567 to 1638. Her works were widely acclaimed for their profound imagery and lyrical beauty.

Another notable figure was Antonio Mayora, a renowned painter from Barcelona who lived between 1585 and 1647. His masterpieces, which adorned many churches and noble residences, were highly sought after during his lifetime and continue to be admired by art historians today.

In the 18th century, the Mayora surname gained prominence in the military. One such individual was General Diego Mayora, a highly decorated officer in the Spanish Army who played a crucial role in the Napoleonic Wars. He was born in Granada in 1772 and died in Madrid in 1842, having achieved significant military successes throughout his career.

As the Mayora name spread across Spain, it also found its way to the Spanish colonies in the Americas. One notable bearer of the surname was Juana Mayora, a landowner and philanthropist who lived in Lima, Peru, during the late 18th century. She was known for her generous contributions to various charitable causes and her efforts to improve the lives of indigenous communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mayora

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

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

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