Explore the Family Name Mayfield
The meaning of Mayfield
English: habitational name from a place so named in Staffordshire. The placename derives from Old English mæthel ‘speech, assembly, meeting place’ + feld ‘open country’. Though it is possible that the surname could also be a habitational name from Mayfield in Sussex, this is unlikely due to the geographical distribution of early bearers.
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How common is the last name Mayfield in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Mayfield experienced a slight drop in rank from 1100 in 2000 to 1184 in 2010, a decrease of 7.64%. However, the count of individuals bearing this surname increased by 2.3% during the same period, moving from 29,136 in 2000 to 29,805 in 2010. The proportion of people with the Mayfield surname per 100,000 also saw a decrease of 6.48%, dropping from 10.8 in 2000 to 10.1 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #1,100 | #1,184 | -7.64% |
| Count | 29,136 | 29,805 | 2.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 10.8 | 10.1 | -6.48% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mayfield
In terms of ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the largest representation under the Mayfield surname in 2010 was White at 64.78%, although this showed a slight decrease from 67.34% in 2000. The second-largest group was Black, comprising 29.16% in 2010, showing a small increase from 28.60% in 2000. Hispanic representation under this surname experienced the most significant percentage change, increasing by 85.29% from 1.36% in 2000 to 2.52% in 2010. The smallest groups were Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native, making up 0.37% and 0.61% respectively in 2010, both showing slight growth from 2000. The group identifying with two or more races also grew, from 1.84% in 2000 to 2.55% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.34% | 64.78% | -3.8% |
| Black | 28.6% | 29.16% | 1.96% |
| Two or More Races | 1.84% | 2.55% | 38.59% |
| Hispanic | 1.36% | 2.52% | 85.29% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.59% | 0.61% | 3.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.28% | 0.37% | 32.14% |
Mayfield ancestry composition
23andMe computes an ancestry breakdown for each customer. People may have ancestry from just one population or they may have ancestry from several populations. The most commonly-observed ancestry found in people with the surname Mayfield is British & Irish, which comprises 57.6% of all ancestry found in people with the surname. The next two most common ancestries are French & German (22.5%) and Nigerian (3.2%). Additional ancestries include Scandinavian, Eastern European, Italian, Spanish & Portuguese, and Ghanaian, Liberian & Sierra Leonean.
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| ANCESTRY BREAKDOWN | COMPOSITION |
|---|---|
| British & Irish | 57.6% |
| French & German | 22.5% |
| Nigerian | 3.2% |
| Other | 16.7% |
Possible origins of the surname Mayfield
Your DNA provides clues about where your recent ancestors may have lived. Having many distant relatives in the same location suggests that you may all share common ancestry there. Locations with many distant relatives can also be places where people have migrated recently, such as large cities. If a large number of individuals who share your surname have distant relatives in a specific area, it could indicate a connection between your surname and that location, stemming from either recent ancestral ties or migration.
Based on 23andMe data, people with last name Mayfield have recent ancestry locations all within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
| RECENT ANCESTRY Location | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Glasgow City, United Kingdom | 88.60% |
| Greater London, United Kingdom | 88.60% |
| Greater Manchester, United Kingdom | 88.30% |
| West Yorkshire, United Kingdom | 88.30% |
| West Midlands, United Kingdom | 88.30% |
What Mayfield haplogroups can tell you
Haplogroups are genetic population groups that share a common ancestor on either your paternal or maternal line. These paternal and maternal haplogroups shed light on your genetic ancestry and help tell the story of your family.
The top paternal haplogroup of people with the surname Mayfield is R-CTS241, which is predominantly found among people with European ancestry. Haplogroup R-CTS241 is descended from haplogroup R-M343. Other common haplogroups include R-L21 and R-L1335, which are predominantly found among people with European and European ancestry. Other surnames with similar common haplogroups are: Fairchild, Dillard, Abernathy, Kenyon, Shipley, Couture, Estes, Elam, Thacker, Griswold.
The most common maternal haplogroups of people with Mayfield surname are: H1, T2b, H. These most commonly trace back to individuals of European ancestry.
Paternal Haplogroup Origins R-M343Your maternal lineage may be linked to Marie Antoinette
Because it is so dominant in the general European population, haplogroup H also appears quite frequently in the continent's royal houses. Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Hapsburg who married into the French royal family, inherited the haplogroup from her maternal ancestors. So did Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, whose recorded genealogy traces his female line to Bavaria. Scientists also discovered that famed 16th century astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus traced his maternal lineages to haplogroup H.
What do people with the surname Mayfield have in common?
Spoiler alert: it's complicated. People with the same last name are usually no more genetically similar than a randomly sampled group of people from the same population. That said, people with the same surname are more likely to have similar ancestries than randomly sampled individuals. The reason is the tendency of people with similar cultural or geographical backgrounds to preferentially mate with one another. That's why people who share a surname may be more likely to share traits and tendencies in common than people within the general population. Check out the percentages below to see the prevalences of tastes, habits, and traits of people with your surname compared with prevalences among 23andMe users.
Preferences
Chocolate Ice Cream
Prefers chocolate flavored ice cream over other flavors.
"Mayfield" Surname 38.0%
23andMe Users 41.3%
Traits
Misophonia
When sounds made by others, like the sound of chewing or yawning, provoke strong emotional reactions in an individual.
"Mayfield" Surname 31.8%
23andMe Users 27.9%
Habits
Sugary Drink
Drinks one or more sugary drinks per day.
"Mayfield" Surname 28.8%
23andMe Users 21.1%
Wellness
Migraine
A severe headache characterized by intense pain, sensitivity to light and sound, and often accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
"Mayfield" Surname 16.0%
23andMe Users 16.4%
Are health conditions linked to the last name Mayfield?
The short answer is that, if there is an association between surname and health, it's usually more about your ancestry than your name. Individuals with a given surname are no more genetically similar than the general population but often have similar ancestries. The populations of people associated with those shared ancestries often have sets of genetic variations, also known as alleles, in common. Some of those alleles are associated with a greater likelihood of developing certain diseases.
Disease variant frequency by ancestry
Disease allele frequencies in populations associated with the surname Mayfield are shown below. Important Note: not everyone with a disease allele will develop these health condition