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

Mayorga, 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 Mayorga surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mayorga in America

Mayorga is the 3679th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mayorga surname appeared 9,659 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 3 people would have the surname Mayorga.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mayorga 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 Mayorga

The surname Mayorga is of Spanish origin, with roots dating back to the medieval period in the Iberian Peninsula. It is believed to have originated from the Spanish word "mayor," which means "greater" or "larger," and the suffix "-ga," which is likely a locative or topographic designation.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Mayorga can be found in the Becerro de las Behetrías de Castilla, a medieval Spanish manuscript from the 14th century. This document mentions the town of Mayorga, located in the province of Valladolid, Spain, which may have been the birthplace or ancestral home of some individuals bearing this surname.

During the Middle Ages, the surname Mayorga was associated with the nobility and landed gentry. In the 15th century, a prominent figure named Juan de Mayorga served as a royal ambassador for King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castile, playing a crucial role in the Spanish Reconquista and the unification of Spain.

Another notable individual with the surname Mayorga was Gaspar de Mayorga y Zúñiga, a 16th-century Spanish conquistador and explorer who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés. He was born around 1490 in Extremadura, Spain, and later settled in the New World, where he served as a colonial administrator and held several important positions.

In the 17th century, a celebrated playwright and poet named Juan de Mayorga y Guzmán (1573-1654) rose to prominence in Spain. His works, including tragedies and comedies, were widely acclaimed and performed during the Spanish Golden Age of literature.

During the 18th century, a prominent figure named Manuel de Mayorga (1721-1799) made significant contributions to the Spanish colonial administration in the Americas. He served as the Viceroy of New Granada (present-day Colombia and parts of neighboring countries) from 1783 to 1788 and played a crucial role in reforming the colonial bureaucracy and promoting economic development in the region.

Another individual worth mentioning is Martín de Mayorga (1770-1846), a Spanish military officer and statesman who fought in the Peninsular War against the French invasion of Spain. He later served as the Prime Minister of Spain from 1835 to 1836 during the reign of Queen Isabella II.

While the surname Mayorga is most commonly associated with Spain and its former colonies, it has also spread to other parts of the world due to migration and intermarriage. However, its roots can be traced back to the medieval period in the Iberian Peninsula, and it has a rich history tied to the nobility, literature, exploration, and governance.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mayorga

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

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

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