About Mayor
The surname Mayor is of English and French origin. It is derived from the Middle English word "mair" or the Old French word "maire," both meaning "mayor." The name was originally a occupational surname given to someone who held the position of mayor, which was a prominent civic role in medieval times. Over time, the surname Mayor has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations, often indicating a family's historical association with the position of mayor or a person of authority in their community.
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The surname Mayor is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mayor based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Mayor in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Mayor using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.