Explore the Family Name Mayhorn
The meaning of Mayhorn
Probably an altered form of German or English (of German origin) Mayern or Meyern, genitivized forms of Mayer and Meyer, or perhaps habitational names from a place so named. The surnames Mayern and Meyern are apparently no longer found in the German-speaking lands. History: In 1765 in Cambridge, MA, Edward Mayhorn married Abigail Remick (a German surname, see Remick). He may have been of German heritage or mixed English-German. (Compare John Christopher Mayern or Meyerne, German-born, who in the 17th century married into the English Twisleton family of Drax, Yorkshire.)
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How common is the last name Mayhorn in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Mayhorn has seen an increase in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it ranked 42,830th in popularity, but by 2010, it had improved its standing to 40,554th — a 5.31% change. Furthermore, the number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period. In 2000, there were 476 people named Mayhorn, and by 2010, the count had grown to 539, marking a 13.24% increase. However, the proportion of the surname per 100,000 people remained constant at 0.18.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #42,830 | #40,554 | 5.31% |
| Count | 476 | 539 | 13.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.18 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mayhorn
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the Mayhorn surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority identifies as White or Black. In 2000, approximately 67.65% of people with this surname identified as White, and around 29.62% as Black. By 2010, the percentage of White decreased slightly to 65.49%, while the percentage of Black increased to 32.10%. Additionally, a small percentage identified as belonging to two or more races in 2000, but no data was reported for this category in 2010. There were no reports of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 67.65% | 65.49% | -3.19% |
| Black | 29.62% | 32.1% | 8.37% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.26% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1.26% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |