Explore the Family Name Mealing
The meaning of Mealing
English: variant of Malin 1.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mealing in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mealing saw a significant increase in popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mealing was ranked 38,395th most popular, with 542 individuals carrying the name. By 2010, there were 621 people with the surname, moving its rank to 36,099th. This represents a change of approximately 5.98% in rank and an increased count of about 14.58%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,395 | #36,099 | 5.98% |
| Count | 542 | 621 | 14.58% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.21 | 5% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mealing
In terms of ethnic identity, the Mealing surname is predominantly associated with the Black community as per the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, about 75.09% identified as Black, dropping slightly to 72.95% by 2010. Other prominent ethnicities linked to this surname include White, which saw an increase from 19.74% in 2000 to 23.03% in 2010, and those identifying as two or more races, which decreased from 2.21% to 1.93%. The Hispanic population with the Mealing surname also saw a slight decrease from 2.03% to 1.93%. Notably, there were no records of Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native individuals bearing the Mealing surname during these years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 75.09% | 72.95% | -2.85% |
| White | 19.74% | 23.03% | 16.67% |
| Two or More Races | 2.21% | 1.93% | -12.67% |
| Hispanic | 2.03% | 1.93% | -4.93% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |