Explore the Family Name Mayeux
The meaning of Mayeux
French (northern): from an old form of Mayeur. Compare Mayeaux. Some characteristic forenames: French Landry, Alphonse, Andre, Armand, Colette, Monique, Theophile.
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How common is the last name Mayeux in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Mayeux' experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. The rank of this surname fell from 16,776 in 2000 to 17,398 in 2010, marking a decrease of 3.71%. Despite a drop in its ranking, the count of people possessing this surname rose modestly from 1,567 to 1,622, an increase of 3.51%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, there was a decrease of 5.17%, moving from 0.58 in 2000 to 0.55 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,776 | #17,398 | -3.71% |
| Count | 1,567 | 1,622 | 3.51% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.58 | 0.55 | -5.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mayeux
When looking at the ethnic identity associated with the Mayeux surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data tells us that it's predominantly linked with the White ethnicity. In 2000, 96.11% of those with the surname identified as White, although this figure dropped slightly to 94.20% by 2010. Over the same period, the percentage identifying as Black increased by 43.95%, reaching 3.21% in 2010 up from 2.23% in 2000. Additionally, there was also a notable rise in those identifying with two or more races, which increased by 91.11% to 0.86%, and those identifying as Hispanic, which saw an impressive 131.25% growth to 1.48%. There were no individuals with the Mayeux surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.11% | 94.2% | -1.99% |
| Black | 2.23% | 3.21% | 43.95% |
| Hispanic | 0.64% | 1.48% | 131.25% |
| Two or More Races | 0.45% | 0.86% | 91.11% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |