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

Mazique, 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 Mazique surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Mazique in America

Mazique is the 58481st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Mazique surname appeared 347 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 Mazique.

We can also compare 2010 data for Mazique 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 Mazique

The surname Mazique has its origins in France, where it first emerged in the late 15th century. It is believed to derive from the Old French word "mazique," which referred to a mace or club used as a weapon in medieval times. This suggests that the name may have been initially associated with a maker or seller of such weapons.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the municipal archives of the city of Lyon, where a certain Jehan Mazique is mentioned as a resident in the year 1487. It is possible that this individual or his ancestors were involved in the production or trade of maces or related weaponry.

In the 16th century, the name appears to have spread to other regions of France, with records showing a Guillaume Mazique living in Normandy in 1542. This suggests that the Mazique family may have established branches in different parts of the country during this period.

By the 17th century, the name had also found its way into the historical records of neighboring countries. For instance, a notable individual named Pierre Mazique (1602-1678) was a French-born merchant and landowner who settled in the Spanish Netherlands (present-day Belgium) and acquired significant wealth and influence.

One of the most prominent figures associated with the surname was Jean-Baptiste Mazique (1717-1793), a French philosopher and writer who was a vocal supporter of the Enlightenment movement. His works, which explored themes of reason, liberty, and progress, earned him a degree of fame during his lifetime.

Another notable bearer of the name was Marie-Louise Mazique (1845-1919), a French educator and advocate for women's rights. She founded several schools for girls in Paris and was instrumental in promoting access to education for women in the late 19th century.

While the exact origins of the Mazique surname may be obscured by time, its history is deeply rooted in various regions of France, where it has been present for several centuries. The name has been associated with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including merchants, intellectuals, and social reformers, who have left their mark on the cultural and historical landscape.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Mazique

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

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

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