Explore the Family Name Mayeur
The meaning of Mayeur
French: 1. (northern): variant of Maire. 2. (Lorraine): variant of Mayer (see Meyer 1).
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How common is the last name Mayeur in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mayeur has seen a spike in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In the year 2000, it was ranked 122,534, but by 2010, it had risen to 114,424, marking a 6.62% increase. Similarly, the count of people bearing this surname increased from 130 to 153 during the same period, which represents a growth rate of 17.69%. However, the proportion of people with this surname per 100,000 remained stable at 0.05.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #122,534 | #114,424 | 6.62% |
| Count | 130 | 153 | 17.69% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mayeur
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mayeur, as indicated by the Decennial U.S. Census data, is predominantly White. In 2000, 93.85% of individuals with this surname identified as White, although this percentage dropped slightly to 91.50% by 2010. The presence of the Mayeur surname within the Hispanic community has been detected in the 2010 census, accounting for 7.19%, despite not being recorded in the previous census. On the other hand, there were no significant changes noted within the categories of Asian/Pacific Islander, those identifying with two or more races, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.85% | 91.5% | -2.5% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 7.19% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |