Explore the Family Name Mayden
The meaning of Mayden
English: variant of Maiden.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mayden in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mayden has seen a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In the year 2000, Mayden was ranked 38,833 out of all surnames, but by the year 2010, it had dropped to a rank of 41,886. This represents a decrease of 7.86%. The count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period, from 535 in 2000 to 519 in 2010, marking a 2.99% reduction. The proportion of people named Mayden per 100,000 population also saw a reduction of 10%, going from 0.2 in 2000 to 0.18 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,833 | #41,886 | -7.86% |
| Count | 535 | 519 | -2.99% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.18 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mayden
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census shows that the distribution of the Mayden surname across different ethnic identities changed somewhat between 2000 and 2010. There was no change in the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories, with counts remaining at zero for both years. However, there were notable increases in the percentages of people named Mayden who identified as Black or Hispanic, with growth rates of 30.83% and 46.43%, respectively. Those identifying as White decreased by 8.55%, while those identifying as having two or more races nearly doubled, increasing by 92.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.8% | 75.72% | -8.55% |
| Black | 12.52% | 16.38% | 30.83% |
| Hispanic | 2.24% | 3.28% | 46.43% |
| Two or More Races | 1.5% | 2.89% | 92.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |