Explore the Family Name Maye
The meaning of Maye
1. Irish: from Ó Miadhaigh ‘descendant of Miadhach’, a personal name meaning ‘honorable, proud’. 2. English: variant of May.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Maye in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname "Maye" has seen a slight increase between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Maye was the 7642nd most popular surname in the United States, with a count of 4,012 occurrences. By 2010, it had risen slightly to the 7621st most common surname, with a count of 4,356, marking an 8.57% increase. However, its proportion per 100,000 people remained almost constant, decreasing marginally by 0.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #7,642 | #7,621 | 0.27% |
| Count | 4,012 | 4,356 | 8.57% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.49 | 1.48 | -0.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Maye
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals some shifts for those bearing the surname Maye from 2000 to 2010. The majority identified as Black, increasing from 54.09% in 2000 to 55.83% in 2010. Those identifying as White made up the second largest group, though their percentage decreased by 8.53%, from 40.08% in 2000 to 36.66% in 2010. There was notable growth in the Hispanic population, which rose by 66.38%. Asian/Pacific Islander and those identifying with two or more races also saw minor increases. Meanwhile, the percentage of American Indian and Alaskan Native remained largely unchanged.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 54.09% | 55.83% | 3.22% |
| White | 40.08% | 36.66% | -8.53% |
| Hispanic | 2.32% | 3.86% | 66.38% |
| Two or More Races | 2.37% | 2.43% | 2.53% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.65% | 0.64% | -1.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.57% | 14% |