Explore the Family Name Meara
The meaning of Meara
Irish: from Ó Meadhra, see O’Meara. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meara in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Meara" slightly decreased between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 40,761 in popularity but dropped to 41,234 in 2010, a decline of 1.16 percent. However, the total count of individuals with this surname increased from 505 to 528 during the same time frame, indicating a growth of 4.55 percent. The proportion per 100,000 people bearing the Meara name also saw a decrease of 5.26 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #40,761 | #41,234 | -1.16% |
| Count | 505 | 528 | 4.55% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.19 | 0.18 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meara
In terms of ethnicity, data from the Decennial U.S. Census indicates that those bearing the surname Meara are predominantly of White ethnicity. In 2000, 98.22 percent identified as White, although this figure fell slightly to 95.83 percent by 2010. There was no change in the percentage of Meara's identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or More Races, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native during this period. However, there was a new appearance of Hispanic ethnicity reported at 2.08 percent in 2010, not previously represented in 2000.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.22% | 95.83% | -2.43% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 2.08% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |