Explore the Family Name Meckler
The meaning of Meckler
North German and Jewish: occupational name for a broker or middleman, Middle Low German mekeler (from Middle Low German maken ‘to make’) and Yiddish mekler. Some characteristic forenames: Jewish Chani, Yakov. German Otto.
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How common is the last name Meckler in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Meckler has seen a significant decrease from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, Meckler was ranked 38,706th in terms of frequency among US surnames, but by 2010 it had fallen to 44,576th place, representing a drop of 15.17%. The count of individuals with the surname also declined over this period, from 537 to 482, a decrease of 10.24%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals with the surname Meckler per 100,000 population also decreased by 20% from 0.2 to 0.16.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #38,706 | #44,576 | -15.17% |
| Count | 537 | 482 | -10.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.2 | 0.16 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meckler
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the surname Meckler, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that most bearers of the name identified as White in both 2000 and 2010. However, there was a slight decrease in this percentage from 95.53% to 89.00%. During the same period, there was an increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 3.17% to 8.09%, a substantial change of 155.21%. Meanwhile, in 2010, a small fraction (1.66%) reported belonging to two or more races. There were no individuals who identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.53% | 89% | -6.84% |
| Hispanic | 3.17% | 8.09% | 155.21% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.66% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |