Explore the Family Name Mayou
The meaning of Mayou
English: variant of Mayhew.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mayou in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mayou has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 70,052 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 77,788, showing an 11.04 percent decrease. Similarly, the total count of individuals with this surname also decreased during this period from 261 to 246, marking a 5.75 percent drop. Concurrently, the proportion of individuals with the last name Mayou per 100k population also declined by 20 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #70,052 | #77,788 | -11.04% |
| Count | 261 | 246 | -5.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.08 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mayou
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Mayou identify as White. This group saw a minimal decrease of 1.69 percent from 93.87 percent in 2000 to 92.28 percent in 2010. During this same period, those identifying as Hispanic also decreased their representation among individuals with this surname by 15.14 percent, moving from 3.83 percent to 3.25 percent. A new addition to the data in 2010 is the Black community, which hadn't been represented in 2000. The Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native communities, however, remained at zero representation for both census years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.87% | 92.28% | -1.69% |
| Hispanic | 3.83% | 3.25% | -15.14% |
| Black | 0% | 2.85% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |