Maxia Surname
Approximately 1,656 people bear this surname
Maxia Surname User-submission:
There are 2 hypothesis surrounding the origin of the surname.
The most accepted theory is it comes from the vulgar Campidanese language, maxìa, meaning 'magic' or 'witchcraft'. Also, intended as medicine.
The second is related to the Hebrew word for Messiah and possible immigration to the island of Sardinia by Jewish settlers around the year 1000 AD.
Read More About This SurnameMaxia Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | 795 | 1:76,927 | 13,497 |
| Guatemala | 739 | 1:21,763 | 1,633 |
| Angola | 36 | 1:749,700 | 2,649 |
| Spain | 36 | 1:1,298,668 | 42,856 |
| United States | 15 | 1:24,163,929 | 685,360 |
| England | 10 | 1:5,571,806 | 158,774 |
| Germany | 9 | 1:8,945,051 | 266,530 |
| Taiwan | 3 | 1:7,814,915 | 41,694 |
| France | 3 | 1:22,140,907 | 385,998 |
| Brazil | 2 | 1:107,037,166 | 1,031,150 |
| Greece | 1 | 1:11,079,790 | 145,225 |
| Israel | 1 | 1:8,557,634 | 182,558 |
| Mexico | 1 | 1:124,126,205 | 103,776 |
| Portugal | 1 | 1:10,418,241 | 25,048 |
| Canada | 1 | 1:36,845,591 | 464,108 |
| Switzerland | 1 | 1:8,212,915 | 156,297 |
| Australia | 1 | 1:26,995,701 | 270,794 |
| Argentina | 1 | 1:42,743,414 | 282,706 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3 | 1:16,739,561 | 595,711 |
The alternate forms: Maxía (3) & Maxiá (2) are calculated separately.
Maxia (567) may also be a first name.
Maxia Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
There are 2 hypothesis surrounding the origin of the surname.
The most accepted theory is it comes from the vulgar Campidanese language, maxìa, meaning 'magic' or 'witchcraft'. Also, intended as medicine.
The second is related to the Hebrew word for Messiah and possible immigration to the island of Sardinia by Jewish settlers around the year 1000 AD.
The Sardinian branch is known as Mascia.
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Maxia Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Maxia Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Maxia occurs most in Italy. It may be found in the variant forms: Maxía or Maxiá. For other possible spellings of Maxia click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Maxia? popularity and diffusion
It is the 241,315th most commonly held surname globally, borne by around 1 in 4,400,692 people. It occurs mostly in Europe, where 52 percent of Maxia are found; 50 percent are found in Southwestern Europe and 48 percent are found in Italic Europe. Maxia is also the 352,372nd most frequently used first name globally, borne by 567 people.
The last name Maxia is most numerous in Italy, where it is held by 795 people, or 1 in 76,927. In Italy it is mostly concentrated in: Sardinia, where 92 percent reside, Lombardy, where 3 percent reside and Lazio, where 3 percent reside. Outside of Italy it occurs in 17 countries. It is also common in Guatemala, where 45 percent reside and Angola, where 2 percent reside.
Maxia Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The incidence of Maxia has changed over time. In The United States the number of people carrying the Maxia surname increased 500 percent between 1880 and 2014.
Maxia Last Name Statistics demography
In The United States those holding the Maxia last name are 46.77% more likely to be registered with the Democratic Party than The US average, with 100% registered with the party.
The amount Maxia earn in different countries varies greatly. In Italy they earn 25.57% less than the national average, earning €22,350 per year and in United States they earn 33.84% more than the national average, earning $57,750 USD per year.
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