Explore the Family Name Meader
The meaning of Meader
English: occupational name from Middle English meder ‘maker or seller of mead’. Compare Mead 2.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meader in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Meader' has seen a rise in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 14,091st most popular name, but by 2010 it had moved up to 13,746th place - an increase of 2.45%. The number of individuals with this surname also increased during this period from 1,960 to 2,201, a growth of 12.3%. The proportion of people named Meader per 100,000 also rose by 2.74%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #14,091 | #13,746 | 2.45% |
| Count | 1,960 | 2,201 | 12.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.73 | 0.75 | 2.74% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meader
As for ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a diverse range of ethnic identities associated with the Meader surname. Between 2000 and 2010, there were increases in every group except for those identifying as white, which saw a decrease from 95.61% to 92.78%. The percentage of Asian/Pacific Islanders increased by 15.69%, those identifying as two or more races saw a significant rise of 63.28%, and Hispanic representation grew substantially by 166.67%. The proportion of Blacks rose by 45.98%, while American Indian and Alaskan Natives saw an increase of 9.20%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.61% | 92.78% | -2.96% |
| Hispanic | 0.87% | 2.32% | 166.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.28% | 2.09% | 63.28% |
| Black | 0.87% | 1.27% | 45.98% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.87% | 0.95% | 9.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.51% | 0.59% | 15.69% |