Explore the Family Name Maximo
The meaning of Maximo
Spanish (Máximo): from the personal name Máximo (see Maxim). Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Arturo, Zosimo, Miguel, Roberto, Alfonso, Amador, Angel, Carlos, Corazon, Erasto, Fulgencio, Gonzalo.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Maximo in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Maximo has seen a significant rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Maximo was ranked 32,782nd most popular surname, but by 2010 it had jumped up to 25,152nd position, reflecting an impressive 23.27% improvement in ranking. Similarly, the count of individuals with the surname Maximo grew from 660 to 986, marking around a 49.39% increase within the same timeframe. The proportion of people named Maximo per 100,000 also saw a surge from 0.24 to 0.33, indicating a 37.5% rise.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #32,782 | #25,152 | 23.27% |
| Count | 660 | 986 | 49.39% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.24 | 0.33 | 37.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maximo
The Decennial U.S. Census data also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the surname Maximo. In 2000, the highest percentage (60.76%) identified themselves as Hispanic, which saw an upward trend of roughly 11% by 2010. Interestingly, the percentage identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased significantly, from 19.7% in 2000 to 14.5% in 2010. Those identifying as White remained relatively steady with a minor drop of just over 2%, while the Black population diminished notably from 4.7% to 3.55%. Notably, new categories emerged in 2010, with 2.33% identifying with two or more races, and 0.91% as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 60.76% | 67.44% | 10.99% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 19.7% | 14.5% | -26.4% |
| White | 11.52% | 11.26% | -2.26% |
| Black | 4.7% | 3.55% | -24.47% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.33% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.91% | 0% |