Explore the Family Name Meckes
The meaning of Meckes
German: patronymic from Meck.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meckes in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname "Meckes" saw a minor decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 30,292 in the United States and slipped to 31,211 by 2010, indicating a drop of 3.03%. However, the count of people with the surname saw a marginal increment from 729 to 743 during the same period, marking an improvement of approximately 1.92%. In terms of proportion per 100,000 people, there was a slight drop of 7.41%, moving from 0.27 in 2000 to 0.25 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #30,292 | #31,211 | -3.03% |
| Count | 729 | 743 | 1.92% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.27 | 0.25 | -7.41% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meckes
In terms of ethnic identity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows that the vast majority of individuals with the surname "Meckes" identify as White, making up 97.53% in 2000 and 97.44% in 2010, showcasing a negligible decrease of 0.09%. The percentage identifying as having two or more ethnicities increased by 22.73%, going from 1.10% in 2000 to 1.35% in 2010. Meanwhile, the Hispanic representation within this group emerged in 2010 at 0.67%, as it wasn't previously recorded in 2000. There was no change in those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native, remaining at 0% for both 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.53% | 97.44% | -0.09% |
| Two or More Races | 1.1% | 1.35% | 22.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0.67% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |