Explore the Family Name Mayson
The meaning of Mayson
English: 1. patronymic from the personal name May (see May). 2. northern variant of Mason.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mayson in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mayson has fairly maintained its popularity over a decade. The data shows that the rank of the Mayson surname improved from 39,499 in 2000 to 38,582 in 2010, indicating an increase in popularity by 2.32%. Additionally, the count of individuals carrying the Mayson surname surged from 524 in 2000 to 573 in 2010, a rise of 9.35%. However, the proportion of the Mayson surname per 100k people remained stable at 0.19 from 2000 to 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #39,499 | #38,582 | 2.32% |
| Count | 524 | 573 | 9.35% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mayson
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mayson experienced some shifts between 2000 and 2010 according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. The White ethnic group carrying the Mayson surname saw a decline of 8.29%, decreasing from 68.89% in 2000 to 63.18% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Black ethnic group witnessed a growth of 20.44%, rising from 27.10% in 2000 to 32.64% in 2010. The Hispanic ethnicity also experienced a minor increase of 14.38%, moving from 1.53% in 2000 to 1.75% in 2010. There was a small increase in those identifying as two or more races, going up from 1.34% in 2000 to 1.57% in 2010, a growth of 17.16%. Finally, the Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnicities recorded no significant changes during this period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.89% | 63.18% | -8.29% |
| Black | 27.1% | 32.64% | 20.44% |
| Hispanic | 1.53% | 1.75% | 14.38% |
| Two or More Races | 1.34% | 1.57% | 17.16% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.87% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |