Explore the Family Name Mechem
The meaning of Mechem
English: variant of Meacham.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mechem in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Mechem" has seen a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the Mechem name was ranked 52,608th in the United States, dropping to 55,741st by 2010, marking a decrease of approximately 5.96%. The actual count of individuals bearing this surname also decreased slightly from 370 in 2000 to 368 in 2010, a minor reduction of 0.54%. The proportion of individuals with the Mechem surname per 100,000 people also saw a decline of around 14.29%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,608 | #55,741 | -5.96% |
| Count | 370 | 368 | -0.54% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.12 | -14.29% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mechem
Discussing the ethnic identity associated with the surname "Mechem", the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the majority of individuals carrying this surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, with a small increase of 1.99% over the decade. No persons having the name Mechem identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year. There was a small group identifying as having two or more races in 2000, but this number dropped to zero by 2010. Those identifying their ethnicity as Hispanic also decreased from 2.16% in 2000 to 1.63% in 2010, a change of -24.54%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.59% | 96.47% | 1.99% |
| Hispanic | 2.16% | 1.63% | -24.54% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 2.16% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |