Family name Maiu (Mayo 
, Maio , Maiu 
) , globally, is a widespread cognomen. The surname Maiu is habitual in Portugal, where it is quite a common surname, Cabo Verde, and Mexico (explore the name in all countries). Measured by absolute frequency, it is the most numerous in the United States, Mexico, and Philippines. Very seldom, Maiu is the forename as well as the last name.