Explore the Family Name Mayen
The meaning of Mayen
1. German: habitational name from a place so named in the Rhineland. The placename is related to Maifeld, the name of the area of which it is the main settlement, which is derived from the Celtic word magos ‘field, plain’. 2. Spanish (Mayén; Andalusia): unexplained. Some characteristic forenames: Spanish Jose, Luis, Juan, Manuel, Mario, Rodolfo, Alda, Ana, Carlos, Carlos Humberto, Efrain, Enrique.
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How common is the last name Mayen in the United States?
According to the Popularity data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mayen has seen a significant increase in frequency between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 21,307th most common name, but by 2010 it had risen to the 15,223rd spot – a jump of 28.55%. The count of individuals carrying the surname also saw an increase of 68.76% over the same period, going from 1,146 in 2000 to 1,934 in 2010. As a result, the proportion of people with the surname Mayen per 100,000 individuals increased by 57.14%, from 0.42 in 2000 to 0.66 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #21,307 | #15,223 | 28.55% |
| Count | 1,146 | 1,934 | 68.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.42 | 0.66 | 57.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mayen
When considering Ethnicity, based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals with the surname Mayen identified as Hispanic in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase of 0.44% over the decade. Those identifying as White decreased by 22.56%, while the percentage of Black individuals more than doubled, showing a substantial increase of 166.52%. There was a new appearance of Asian/Pacific Islander representation in 2010, albeit at a small 0.36%, while those identifying as belonging to two or more races dropped off completely. There were no individuals who identified as American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84.38% | 84.75% | 0.44% |
| White | 11.08% | 8.58% | -22.56% |
| Black | 2.27% | 6.05% | 166.52% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.36% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |