Explore the Family Name Meadors
The meaning of Meadors
English: variant of or patronymic from Meader.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meadors in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname 'Meadors' has seen varying levels of popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked 8,443 in terms of prevalence, with a count of 3,595 individuals carrying the name. A decade later, in 2010, the rank slightly dipped to 8,834 while the count increased to 3,709, representing a marginal growth of 3.17%. This change also led to a decrease in proportion per 100,000 people from 1.33 to 1.26, showing a reduction of 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #8,443 | #8,834 | -4.63% |
| Count | 3,595 | 3,709 | 3.17% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.33 | 1.26 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meadors
When examining ethnic identity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates a slight shift in the distribution for the Meadors surname between 2000 and 2010. The majority identified as White, although this number decreased from 89.15% to 86.36%. An increase was observed among those identifying as Black (from 7.43% to 9.17%), Hispanic (1.39% to 2.05%), Asian/Pacific Islander (0.25% to 0.35%), and American Indian and Alaskan Native (0.39% to 0.57%). Those who identify as belonging to two or more races also saw a small increase from 1.39% to 1.51%. These changes indicate increasing diversity within individuals carrying the 'Meadors' surname.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 89.15% | 86.36% | -3.13% |
| Black | 7.43% | 9.17% | 23.42% |
| Hispanic | 1.39% | 2.05% | 47.48% |
| Two or More Races | 1.39% | 1.51% | 8.63% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.39% | 0.57% | 46.15% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.25% | 0.35% | 40% |