Explore the Family Name Meahl
The meaning of Meahl
Origin undetermined.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meahl in the United States?
The surname Meahl, based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, saw a slight dip in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it was ranked as the 85,297th most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010 it had slipped to the 88,020th position, marking a 3.19% decrease in rank. However, the actual count of individuals with the Meahl surname increased slightly from 204 in 2000 to 211 in 2010, an increase of 3.43%. The proportion of this surname per 100,000 people decreased by 12.5%, from 0.08 to 0.07.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #85,297 | #88,020 | -3.19% |
| Count | 204 | 211 | 3.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.08 | 0.07 | -12.5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meahl
When it comes to the ethnic identity associated with the surname Meahl, data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a noticeable decrease in this percentage from 98.53% in 2000 to 91.94% in 2010. During the same period, there was also an emergence of individuals identifying as Hispanic (3.32%) and those claiming two or more races (2.84%). No Meahls identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.53% | 91.94% | -6.69% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.32% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 2.84% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |