Explore the Family Name Mechanic
The meaning of Mechanic
Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name for a craftsman, from Polish mechanik or Russian mekhanik. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Mayer.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mechanic in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mechanic saw a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mechanic was ranked 66,073rd in popularity; however, by 2010, it dropped to 75,564th, reflecting a 14.36% decrease. Furthermore, the number of people with this surname also diminished from 280 in 2000 to 255 in 2010, showing an 8.93% reduction. The proportion per 100,000 people also fell from 0.1 to 0.09, marking a 10% drop.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #66,073 | #75,564 | -14.36% |
| Count | 280 | 255 | -8.93% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.1 | 0.09 | -10% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mechanic
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mechanic underwent some changes as well, as revealed by the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2000, 91.07% of individuals with this surname identified as White, which slightly decreased to 87.45% by 2010. During this period, there were no recorded Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native identities linked with the Mechanic surname. However, there was a noticeable increase in the Black community from 3.93% in 2000 to 5.10% in 2010. Interestingly, the Hispanic community also started associating with this surname by 2010, making up 3.14% of the population bearing this surname. Lastly, those identifying with two or more races increased from 2.86% in 2000 to 3.53% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.07% | 87.45% | -3.97% |
| Black | 3.93% | 5.1% | 29.77% |
| Two or More Races | 2.86% | 3.53% | 23.43% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 3.14% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |