Explore the Family Name Maire
The meaning of Maire
1. French: status name or occupational name for a maire (‘mayor’), a title denoting a municipal magistrate or other local official (the role of the maire differed at different times at different places), or a nickname for someone thought to resemble a maire, from Old French mair(e). It may also be a nickname for an eldest son, from the same word. Compare Lemaire. 2. French (Mairé): habitational name from Mairé in Vienne or from Mairé-l’Evescault in Deux-Sèvres. 3. English (Devon; also Cheshire): variant of Mayer.
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How common is the last name Maire in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Maire saw a slight increase in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname was ranked 36,129th in terms of popularity, jumping to the 35,812th spot by 2010 - a modest rise of 0.88%. The count of individuals with this name also grew from 586 to 627 during the same period, marking a 7% increase. However, when we look at the proportion per 100,000 people, there is a small decrease of 4.55%, dipping from 0.22 to 0.21.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,129 | #35,812 | 0.88% |
| Count | 586 | 627 | 7% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.21 | -4.55% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maire
Turning to ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that the majority of individuals with the Maire surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease of 1.89% over the decade. During the same period, there was a notable increase in those identifying as Black, from 2.90% to 3.83%. There were minor changes in the Hispanic category and those reporting two or more races, with decreases of 6.49% and 15.79% respectively. For the first time in 2010, some individuals with the surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, while the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained at zero for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.66% | 90.91% | -1.89% |
| Black | 2.9% | 3.83% | 32.07% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 2.39% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.71% | 1.44% | -15.79% |
| Hispanic | 1.54% | 1.44% | -6.49% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |