Explore the Family Name Mebane
The meaning of Mebane
Probably Scottish: variant of McBain.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mebane in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mebane has seen a slight decrease. In 2000, Mebane ranked 15,244 in popularity, while in 2010 it dropped to 15,871, marking a change of -4.11%. Despite this drop in rank, the actual count of people with this surname increased from 1,772 in 2000 to 1,833 in 2010, an increase of 3.44%. However, when considering proportion per 100k people, there was a decrease from 0.66 in 2000 to 0.62 in 2010, a decline of -6.06%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,244 | #15,871 | -4.11% |
| Count | 1,772 | 1,833 | 3.44% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.62 | -6.06% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mebane
Regarding ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the Mebane surname identify as Black, at 65.12% in 2000 and slightly increasing to 65.68% in 2010. Those identifying as White accounted for 29.80% in 2000, decreasing to 28.37% in 2010. The ethnicity seeing the most significant increase was Hispanic, rising from 1.98% in 2000 to 3.00% in 2010, a change of 51.52%. Individuals identifying with two or more races made up 2.43% in 2000, dropping slightly to 2.35% in 2010. There were no individuals with the Mebane surname who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 65.12% | 65.68% | 0.86% |
| White | 29.8% | 28.37% | -4.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.98% | 3% | 51.52% |
| Two or More Races | 2.43% | 2.35% | -3.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |