Explore the Family Name Mayeaux
The meaning of Mayeaux
Altered form of French Mayeux. Some characteristic forenames: French Andre, Clemile, Ferrel.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mayeaux in the United States?
The surname Mayeaux has seen a slight increase in popularity based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, it was ranked as the 27,413th most popular surname and this improved to 27,110th in 2010, marking a change of 1.11%. The count of individuals with this surname also increased from 828 in 2000 to 893 in 2010, reflecting a growth rate of 7.85%. However, the proportion per 100k people slightly decreased by 3.23%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #27,413 | #27,110 | 1.11% |
| Count | 828 | 893 | 7.85% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.31 | 0.3 | -3.23% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mayeaux
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mayeaux, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White, accounting for 94.20% in 2000 and decreasing slightly to 93.51% in 2010. A small percentage of people with this surname identify as Black, with numbers falling from 3.62% in 2000 to 3.02% in 2010. There was a noteworthy increase in those identifying as Hispanic, which rose from 0.60% in 2000 to 1.12% in 2010, indicating an 86.67% change. Those identifying as two or more races also saw an increase from 1.33% to 1.68%. No individuals identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.2% | 93.51% | -0.73% |
| Black | 3.62% | 3.02% | -16.57% |
| Two or More Races | 1.33% | 1.68% | 26.32% |
| Hispanic | 0.6% | 1.12% | 86.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |