Explore the Family Name Meckfessel
The meaning of Meckfessel
German: variant of Methfessel. The surname Meckfessel is rare in Germany.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meckfessel in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the popularity of the surname Meckfessel saw a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 99,214 in popularity, but by 2010, it had dropped to 99,845, marking a change of -0.64%. However, the count of individuals with this surname increased from 169 to 181 during the same period, reflecting a growth rate of 7.1%. The proportion per 100k remained constant at 0.06 over the decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #99,214 | #99,845 | -0.64% |
| Count | 169 | 181 | 7.1% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meckfessel
Regarding the ethnicity of individuals with the Meckfessel surname, the Decennial U.S. Census data reveals that the vast majority identified as White. In 2000, about 98.22% of individuals with the Meckfessel surname were White, though this figure decreased slightly to 96.69% in 2010. There was no recorded change for other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native during the same period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.22% | 96.69% | -1.56% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |