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

Mayrand, 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 Mayrand surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mayrand in America

Mayrand is the 57234th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mayrand surname appeared 356 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 Mayrand.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mayrand 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 Mayrand

The surname Mayrand originates from France and can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the Old French word 'mair', meaning 'mayor' or 'chief magistrate', combined with the suffix '-and', which was commonly added to surnames at the time.

The name Mayrand was initially found in the Poitou region of western France, where it was associated with various families who held positions of authority or worked in administrative roles. Some of the earliest recorded instances of the name appear in municipal records and parish registers from this area.

In the 17th century, a notable bearer of the Mayrand surname was Jacques Mayrand, a French explorer and fur trader who traveled extensively throughout the Great Lakes region of North America. Born in 1635 in Rouen, Normandy, Jacques Mayrand made significant contributions to the early exploration and mapping of the North American interior.

Another prominent individual with the Mayrand surname was Pierre Mayrand, a French-Canadian politician and lawyer who served as a member of the Legislative Assembly of Quebec in the late 19th century. Born in 1838 in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, Pierre Mayrand was instrumental in advocating for the rights of French-Canadians and played a crucial role in the development of Quebec's legal system.

In the world of arts and culture, the name Mayrand is associated with Jean-Baptiste Mayrand, a renowned French sculptor and artist who lived during the 18th century. Born in 1712 in Paris, Mayrand's works can be found in various churches and public spaces throughout France, showcasing his exceptional talent in sculpting and capturing the human form.

Moving forward to the 19th century, Marie-Louise Mayrand, born in 1845 in Montreal, Quebec, was a prominent educator and advocate for women's education. She founded several schools and educational institutions, making significant contributions to the advancement of education for women in Canada.

Another notable figure from history bearing the Mayrand surname was Charles Mayrand, a French explorer and cartographer who was active in the late 17th and early 18th centuries. He played a crucial role in mapping and exploring the Mississippi River basin and the Gulf of Mexico region, contributing to the expansion of French territorial claims in North America.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mayrand

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

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

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