Explore the Family Name Majure
The meaning of Majure
Irish (northern): variant of Major. History: According to family tradition John Majure came to North America from Ireland on the ship Earl of Hillsborough in 1767.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Majure in the United States?
The surname Majure, according to the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, has seen a slight increase in its popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 67,113th and by 2010, it ascended slightly to the 65,964th spot, representing a change of 1.71%. The count of individuals bearing this surname also increased from 275 in 2000 to 300 in 2010, a growth rate of 9.09%. Despite these changes, the proportion per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.1.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #67,113 | #65,964 | 1.71% |
| Count | 275 | 300 | 9.09% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Majure
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the overwhelming majority of individuals with the Majure surname identify as White, making up 97.82% in 2000 and 97.33% in 2010. This represents a minor decline of 0.50% over the decade. The figures for Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native were suppressed or recorded zero, indicating no significant representation from these ethnic identities within this surname group.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.82% | 97.33% | -0.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |