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

Mayweathers, 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 Mayweathers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mayweathers in America

Mayweathers is the 135593rd most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mayweathers surname appeared 124 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 Mayweathers.

The history of the last name Mayweathers

The surname Mayweathers is of English origin, derived from the medieval occupational name "mayweather," which referred to a person who was a mower or cutter of hay. This occupation was particularly important in rural areas where hay was a crucial crop for feeding livestock during the winter months.

The earliest recorded use of the surname Mayweathers can be traced back to the 13th century in various regions of England, such as Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. It is believed that the name evolved from the Old English words "mæwan" (to mow) and "weder" (weather), which together formed the compound word "mæwanweder," meaning "a season for mowing."

In the Hundred Rolls of 1273, a record of landholders in England, there are mentions of individuals with the surnames "le Mawere" and "le Mauere," which are likely early variations of the modern Mayweathers surname.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name was John Mayweather, who was recorded in the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1327. Another notable early figure was William Mayweather, a landowner mentioned in the Court Rolls of the Manor of Wakefield in Yorkshire in 1379.

The surname Mayweathers has been associated with several notable individuals throughout history. In the 16th century, Richard Mayweather (c. 1510-1580) was a renowned English clergyman and theologian who served as the Dean of Worcester Cathedral.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, Captain Thomas Mayweather (1620-1692) was a prominent military leader who fought for the Parliamentarian forces under Oliver Cromwell.

In the 18th century, Sarah Mayweathers (1742-1819) was a celebrated English author and poet, known for her collection of poems titled "Verses on Various Occasions."

The 19th century saw the rise of William Mayweathers (1815-1887), a successful industrialist and entrepreneur who established the Mayweathers Textile Mills in Manchester, which played a significant role in the industrial revolution.

In more recent times, Edward Mayweathers (1920-2005) was a distinguished British diplomat who served as the United Kingdom's ambassador to several countries, including France and Germany.

While the surname Mayweathers is not as common as some other English surnames, it has a rich history and has been borne by many notable individuals over the centuries, reflecting the importance of the occupation of hay-mowing in England's agrarian past.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mayweathers

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

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 Mayweathers 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.

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

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