About Mains
The surname Mains is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old English word "mægen," meaning "strength" or "power." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a main road or a prominent feature in the landscape. It could also be a locational surname for someone from a place called Mains. Overall, the surname Mains signifies strength or power and is associated with a person's connection to a significant location.
The surname Mains is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mains based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Mains is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Mains in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mains using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.