Explore the Family Name Mainwaring
The meaning of Mainwaring
1. English (of Norman origin): habitational name from Mesnil-Varin in Saint-Paër (Seine-Maritime, Haute-Normandie). The placename means ‘domain of Warin’ (see Waring). Compare Manwaring and Mandry. 2. Irish: adopted for Ó Manaráin, see Mannering 2.
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How common is the last name Mainwaring in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mainwaring has slightly decreased over the span of a decade. In the year 2000, Mainwaring was ranked as the 36,999th most common surname in the United States, whereas in 2010 it dropped to the 37,544th position, indicating a decrease of 1.47%. However, the actual count of individuals with this surname increased from 568 in 2000 to 593 in 2010, showing a growth of 4.4%. Nevertheless, when considering its proportion per 100k people, there was a slight decrease of 4.76%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,999 | #37,544 | -1.47% |
| Count | 568 | 593 | 4.4% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.2 | -4.76% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mainwaring
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Mainwaring, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals some changes between 2000 and 2010. The majority of individuals with this surname identify as White, although that percentage decreased marginally from 97.54% in 2000 to 94.44% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, with a jump from 1.06% in 2000 to 2.36% in 2010. Moreover, in 2010, individuals who identified their ethnicity as "Two or more races" and "American Indian and Alaskan Native" appeared for the first time, at 1.52% and 1.18% respectively. No individuals with the surname Mainwaring identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.54% | 94.44% | -3.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.06% | 2.36% | 122.64% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.52% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.18% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |