Explore the Family Name Mais
The meaning of Mais
1. German: topographic name from Middle High German meiz ‘cleared land’. 2. English (mainly Durham): variant of Mayes.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mais in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Mais" has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 32,380, while by 2010 it had moved up slightly to 31,383. This reflects a positive change of 3.08%. Additionally, the count of individuals with this surname increased by over 10% during the same period, growing from 670 to 738 persons. However, the proportion per 100k remained static at 0.25.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,380 | #31,383 | 3.08% |
| Count | 670 | 738 | 10.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.25 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mais
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census reveals a noticeable shift between 2000 and 2010 for the surname 'Mais'. The percentage of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander surged by over 50%, moving from 1.04% to 1.63%. Interestingly, the percentage of individuals identifying with two or more ethnicities dropped to zero in 2010 from 2.99% in 2000. The census also noted decreases in the percentage of individuals identifying as White, which fell by about 11% from 68.51% to 61.11%. On the other hand, there were increases in both Hispanic and Black ethnic identities. Hispanic representation increased from 5.67% to 6.64%, and the proportion of Blacks rose significantly from 21.79% to 28.86%. No data was available for American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.51% | 61.11% | -10.8% |
| Black | 21.79% | 28.86% | 32.45% |
| Hispanic | 5.67% | 6.64% | 17.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.04% | 1.63% | 56.73% |
| Two or More Races | 2.99% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |