Explore the Family Name Mayse
The meaning of Mayse
English: variant of Mayes.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mayse in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mayse slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. The rank of the name fell from 16,517th place in 2000 to 18,090th place in 2010, marking a 9.52% decrease in popularity. The actual count of individuals with the Mayse surname also declined, going from 1,602 in 2000 down to 1,540 by 2010, a drop of 3.87%. This trend is reflected in the proportion per 100,000 people as well, which dipped by 11.86% over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #16,517 | #18,090 | -9.52% |
| Count | 1,602 | 1,540 | -3.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.59 | 0.52 | -11.86% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mayse
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the Mayse surname, the Decennial U.S. Census provides interesting insights. The majority of people with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a slight increase of 0.72% over the decade. There was a small increase in individuals identifying as being of two or more races, going up 4.13% to 2.27% in 2010. The Hispanic population with the Mayse surname saw a decrease of 7.56%, while those identifying as Black decreased by 5.21%. Interestingly, there were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in 2000; however, by 2010, these groups made up 0.39% and 0.32% of the Mayse population respectively.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.33% | 84.94% | 0.72% |
| Black | 10.55% | 10% | -5.21% |
| Two or More Races | 2.18% | 2.27% | 4.13% |
| Hispanic | 2.25% | 2.08% | -7.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.39% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.32% | 0% |