Explore the Family Name Meaders
The meaning of Meaders
English: variant of or patronymic from Meader.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meaders in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Meaders has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked at 24,993 but dropped to 27,164 in 2010, marking an 8.69% decrease. The count of individuals bearing this surname also fell from 933 in 2000 to 891 in 2010, a 4.5% decline. Furthermore, the proportion of people with the surname per 100,000 also decreased by 14.29%, moving from 0.35 to 0.3.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,993 | #27,164 | -8.69% |
| Count | 933 | 891 | -4.5% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.35 | 0.3 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meaders
The ethnicity associated with the surname Meaders, as reported by the Decennial U.S. Census, shows some changes over the decade. The White ethnic identity saw a minor decrease from 74.92% in 2000 to 72.62% in 2010. The percentage of individuals identifying as Black increased slightly from 20.47% to 20.88%. The Hispanic population marked a significant increase of 29.67%, rising from 1.82% in 2000 to 2.36% in 2010. Interestingly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category, which had no representation in 2000, saw a rise to 1.68% in 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander category also emerged in 2010, accounting for 0.56% of the Meaders surname bearers, while those identifying with two or more races rose by 4.95%, moving from 1.82% to 1.91%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.92% | 72.62% | -3.07% |
| Black | 20.47% | 20.88% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1.82% | 2.36% | 29.67% |
| Two or More Races | 1.82% | 1.91% | 4.95% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 1.68% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.56% | 0% |