Explore the Family Name Meakin
The meaning of Meakin
English (mainly Nottinghamshire): variant of Makin 1, 2, and 4. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brennan.
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How common is the last name Meakin in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname 'Meakin' has experienced a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, 'Meakin' was ranked 55,609 in popularity with 345 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, the rank had dropped to 64,388 with only 309 people bearing the surname, representing a decrease of 15.79% in rank and a 10.43% reduction in count. The proportion per 100,000 also saw a decrease from 0.13 in 2000 to just 0.1 in 2010, marking a significant reduction of 23.08%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,609 | #64,388 | -15.79% |
| Count | 345 | 309 | -10.43% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.1 | -23.08% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meakin
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the 'Meakin' surname identify as White. In 2000, this figure stood at 97.10%, slightly decreasing to 95.15% by 2010. There were no recorded individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander or Black in either year. Interestingly, the census data shows a rise in individuals identifying as Hispanic from zero in 2000 to 2.59% in 2010. However, the percentage of those identifying with two or more races decreased from 1.45% in 2000 to zero in 2010. No change was observed among those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.1% | 95.15% | -2.01% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.59% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.45% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |