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

Mayoral, 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 Mayoral surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mayoral in America

Mayoral is the 16415th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mayoral surname appeared 1,753 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 1 people would have the surname Mayoral.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mayoral 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 Mayoral

The surname Mayoral has its origins in Spain and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Spanish word "mayor," meaning "greater" or "elder," which suggests that the name was initially given to someone in a position of authority or seniority within a community.

The earliest recorded instances of the Mayoral surname can be found in medieval Spanish documents and records. It is believed that the name first emerged in the regions of Castile and Aragon, where it was associated with prominent families and individuals holding influential roles.

One of the earliest known references to the Mayoral name can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías, a medieval census of landholders and peasants from the 14th century. This document mentions several individuals with the surname Mayoral, indicating their presence in various parts of Spain during that time.

In the 15th century, the Mayoral family gained prominence in the city of Seville, where they were involved in trade and commerce. Rodrigo Mayoral (1435-1495), a wealthy merchant and landowner, was a notable figure who contributed to the city's economic growth during that period.

Another prominent individual with the Mayoral surname was Miguel Mayoral (1570-1638), a Spanish Catholic priest and scholar who served as a professor at the University of Salamanca. He was renowned for his expertise in theology and philosophy.

During the 16th and 17th centuries, the Mayoral name was also found in various regions of Spain, including Catalonia and Valencia. One notable figure from this period was Juan Mayoral (1610-1672), a celebrated painter from Valencia who was renowned for his religious and historical works.

In the 18th century, the Mayoral family had established roots in the Americas, with members settling in regions such as Mexico and Peru. One notable individual was José Mayoral (1745-1819), a Mexican military officer and politician who played a significant role in the Mexican War of Independence.

As the Mayoral surname spread across different regions and cultures, it underwent various variations in spelling, including Mayoral, Maioral, and Majorral. However, the core meaning and origin of the name remained unchanged, reflecting its connection to positions of leadership and authority within communities.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mayoral

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

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

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