Explore the Family Name Mech
The meaning of Mech
1. German: from a short form of any of various ancient Germanic personal names formed with māg- ‘relative, kinsman’. 2. Polish and Czech: topographic name from mech ‘moss’. 3. Czech (Měch): nickname for a big-bellied man, from měch ‘skin’. 4. Americanized form of Hungarian Mécs: probably an occupational name for a candle maker, from mécs ‘wick’. 5. Germanized form of Slovenian Meh.
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How common is the last name Mech in the United States?
According to data derived from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mech has seen minor changes in its popularity between the years 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mech was ranked as the 31,986th most popular surname, but by 2010 it had slipped slightly to become the 32,365th most common name, marking a decrease of 1.18%. Despite this slight drop in rank, the actual count of individuals with the Mech surname grew from 681 in 2000 to 711 in 2010, an increase of 4.41%. However, the proportion of people named Mech per 100,000 people experienced a minimal decrease of 4.0% over the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #31,986 | #32,365 | -1.18% |
| Count | 681 | 711 | 4.41% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.25 | 0.24 | -4% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mech
The ethnic identity associated with the Mech surname also saw some shifts between 2000 and 2010, according to the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, 91.34% of Mechs identified as White, but this percentage dipped to 88.75% by 2010. The Asian/Pacific Islander population with this surname increased notably from 5.58% in 2000 to 7.74% in 2010. Also, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.91% in 2000 to 2.53% in 2010. There were no individuals identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year, and the number of people identifying with two or more races went from 1.03% in 2000 to being suppressed for privacy in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.34% | 88.75% | -2.84% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 5.58% | 7.74% | 38.71% |
| Hispanic | 1.91% | 2.53% | 32.46% |
| Two or More Races | 1.03% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |