About Maines
The surname Maines is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Main", which is a short form of the name "Magin", itself derived from the Latin name "Maginus". The name "Maginus" was a personal name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from the Latin word "magnus", meaning "great". Over time, the surname Maines evolved to denote someone who was either a descendant or a servant of someone named Main.
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