Explore the Family Name Mecca
The meaning of Mecca
Italian: from a pet form of a feminine form of the personal name Domenico (see Dominick). Some characteristic forenames: Italian Angelo, Salvatore, Donato, Vito, Mauro, Rocco, Dante, Dino, Domenic, Gabriele, Gilda.
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How common is the last name Mecca in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mecca has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, it was ranked as the 15,099th most popular surname, with 1,792 individuals bearing this name. However, by 2010, its rank had dropped to 16,349 and the number of people with this surname had also decreased to 1,762. This represents an approximate decline of 8.28% in terms of rank and 1.67% in terms of count within a decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #15,099 | #16,349 | -8.28% |
| Count | 1,792 | 1,762 | -1.67% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.66 | 0.6 | -9.09% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mecca
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals with the surname Mecca identify as White, with 96.65% in 2000 and 95.18% in 2010. The data also shows a small but significant increase in those identifying as Hispanic, rising from 1.90% in 2000 to 2.21% in 2010. There was a notable increase in the percentage of individuals identifying as Black, from 0.56% in 2000 to 1.59% in 2010. Those identifying as two or more races saw a drop from 0.61% to 0.51%. No Meccas identified as Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.65% | 95.18% | -1.52% |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 2.21% | 16.32% |
| Black | 0.56% | 1.59% | 183.93% |
| Two or More Races | 0.61% | 0.51% | -16.39% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |