Explore the Family Name Mechling
The meaning of Mechling
German: from a diminutive of the personal name Mech, or a variant of Michling, a derivative of Michael.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mechling in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Mechling experienced minor changes between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Mechling ranked as the 19,232nd most popular surname with a count of 1,305. By 2010, its rank slipped slightly to 19,933, despite an increase in the count to 1,346. The proportion per 100,000 people also declined by 4.17 percent, from 0.48 to 0.46.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #19,232 | #19,933 | -3.64% |
| Count | 1,305 | 1,346 | 3.14% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.48 | 0.46 | -4.17% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mechling
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Mechling also evolved over this ten-year period, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. Those identifying as White remained the majority, with a slight increase from 95.02 percent in 2000 to 96.14 percent in 2010. Asian/Pacific Islander's and American Indian and Alaskan Native's representation among those with the Mechling surname increased by 110.87 percent and 18.42 percent respectively. However, there were declines in the percentage of those identifying as Two or more races, Hispanic, and Black. The largest decrease was seen in Two or more races category, which fell by 61.86 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.02% | 96.14% | 1.18% |
| Hispanic | 1.38% | 1.26% | -8.7% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.46% | 0.97% | 110.87% |
| Two or More Races | 2.15% | 0.82% | -61.86% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.38% | 0.45% | 18.42% |
| Black | 0.61% | 0.37% | -39.34% |