Name Meaning & Origin
"A surname."
Data last updated: 2025 SSA records
Maize, also known as corn in North American English, is a tall stout grass that produces cereal grain. The leafy stalk of the plant gives rise to male inflorescences or tassels which produce pollen, and female inflorescences called ears. The ears yield grain, known as kernels or seeds. In modern commercial varieties, these are usually yellow or white; other varieties can be of many colors. Maize was domesticated by indigenous peoples in southern Mexico about 9,000 years ago from wild teosinte. Native Americans planted it alongside beans and squashes in the Three Sisters polyculture. That is, those three vegetables were the main staple crops of the time.
Maize, also known as corn in North American English, is a tall stout grass that produces cereal grain. The leafy stalk of the plant gives rise to male inflorescences or tassels which produce pollen, and female inflorescences called ears. The ears yield grain, known as kernels or seeds. In modern commercial varieties, these are usually yellow or white; other varieties can be of many colors. Maize was domesticated by indigenous peoples in southern Mexico about 9,000 years ago from wild teosinte. Native Americans planted it alongside beans and squashes in the Three Sisters polyculture. That is, those three vegetables were the main staple crops of the time.
Life Path 9 — Compassion & Idealism: Humanitarian, selfless, and globally-minded.
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Root element "Maize" emerges in Multiple origins tradition, carrying the core meaning "A surname.".
Used in English literary and religious texts, spreading through cultural exchange.
Carried across regions through trade, religion, and migration. Multiple spelling variants develop.
Standardized in its current form. Continues to be used across multiple cultures worldwide.
~269 people named Maize in the US. Peaked in 2022 with 36 recorded uses.
The Life Path number for Maize is 9, associated with Compassion & Idealism. Soul Urge: 6. Personality: 3.
Maize is Gender-Neutral. Based on US data, 33% male and 67% female.
Approximately 269 people in the United States are named Maize. The name peaked in 2022 with 36 recorded uses.
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