Explore the Family Name Maille
The meaning of Maille
1. French Canadian (Maillé): altered form of Breton Maguet, from maget ‘nourished’, used as a nickname for a child found and raised by a nurse. 2. French: from maille, the name of a small coin and by extension a feudal levy of this amount, hence possibly a nickname for someone who paid or collected this tax. 3. French: from mail ‘blacksmith’s hammer’, hence a metonymic occupational name for someone who worked with such an implement. History: Pierre Maguet from Paris, France, married Catherine Perthuis in Pointe-aux-Trembles, QC, in 1686. Some characteristic forenames: French Emile, Alphonse, Andre, Armand, Gaston, Gilles, Jean Guy, Normand.
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How common is the last name Maille in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Maille has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In the year 2000, Maille was ranked 40,397 in terms of popular surnames, with 510 individuals carrying that name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 42,720 and the count to 507, indicating a decline in both rank and count by 5.75% and 0.59% respectively. The proportion of individuals named Maille per 100,000 people also decreased by 10.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,397 | #42,720 | -5.75% |
| Count | 510 | 507 | -0.59% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.17 | -10.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maille
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Maille has also experienced some changes between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, nearly all (97.84%) of those with the surname identified as white, with less than one percent identifying as Black (0.98%). There were no recorded instances of those with the surname identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, Hispanic, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. However, by 2010, while still predominantly white (96.65%), there was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic (1.78%) and a slight increase in those identifying as Black (1.38%). Still, no individuals with the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, two or more races, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.84% | 96.65% | -1.22% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.78% | 0% |
| Black | 0.98% | 1.38% | 40.82% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |