Explore the Family Name Meah
The meaning of Meah
Bangladeshi and Indian: Muslim name, a variant of Miah (see Mian).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meah in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Meah" increased significantly between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Meah ranked 64,934 in terms of popularity but jumped to 57,234 by 2010, marking an increase of approximately 11.86%. The count of individuals with this surname also rose during the same period, moving from 286 in 2000 to 356 in 2010, a surge of roughly 24.48%. Consequently, the proportion of Meah per 100,000 people saw a slight increment from 0.11 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010, a growth rate of about 9.09%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #64,934 | #57,234 | 11.86% |
| Count | 286 | 356 | 24.48% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.11 | 0.12 | 9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meah
In terms of ethnicity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows noticeable shifts within the Meah population between 2000 and 2010. The percentage of those identifying as Asian or Pacific Islander increased notably from 61.54% to 73.88%, a change of 20.05%. On the contrary, the proportion of individuals with the Meah surname identifying with two or more races dropped sharply from 16.08% to 9.27%, a decrease of 42.35%. Similarly, the percentages of White, Hispanic, and Black populations within the Meah surname bearers also fell over this decade, declining by 13.27%, 38.24%, and 28.93% respectively. Meanwhile, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category remained constant at 0.00%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 61.54% | 73.88% | 20.05% |
| Two or More Races | 16.08% | 9.27% | -42.35% |
| White | 8.74% | 7.58% | -13.27% |
| Black | 9.09% | 6.46% | -28.93% |
| Hispanic | 4.55% | 2.81% | -38.24% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |