Explore the Family Name Meck
The meaning of Meck
German: from a short form of the ancient Germanic personal name Macco (see Mack 3).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meck in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Meck has seen a decline over the years. In 2000, it held the rank of 17087, but by 2010, it had slipped to 19688—a drop of 15.22 percent. The count also fell from 1532 to 1369, representing a decrease of 10.64 percent. Similarly, the proportion per 100,000 people dropped by 19.3 percent, going from 0.57 in 2000 to 0.46 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #17,087 | #19,688 | -15.22% |
| Count | 1,532 | 1,369 | -10.64% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.57 | 0.46 | -19.3% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meck
In terms of ethnicity, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, individuals with the surname Meck have primarily identified as White, though there has been a slight decrease from 96.21 percent in 2000 to 95.18 percent in 2010. There was no data recorded for Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian and Alaskan Native origins in 2000, however, by 2010, 0.66 percent identified as Asian/Pacific Islander. Meanwhile, those identifying as two or more races dropped by 53.23 percent between 2000 and 2010. Interestingly, the percentage of people with this surname who identified as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 226.15 percent, while the Black community saw an increase of 31.53 percent.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.21% | 95.18% | -1.07% |
| Hispanic | 0.65% | 2.12% | 226.15% |
| Black | 1.11% | 1.46% | 31.53% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.66% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 1.24% | 0.58% | -53.23% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |