Explore the Family Name Meckstroth
The meaning of Meckstroth
German (Westphalia): distinguishing topographic name for someone living near an area of swampy underbrush or in a hollow, that was named after a Meck (probably from the personal name, see Meck) + Low German Strut(h), Stroth ‘underbrush, hollow’. Some characteristic forenames: German Kurt.
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How common is the last name Meckstroth in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Meckstroth has experienced a slight decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Meckstroth was ranked as the 55,481st most popular surname, a rank that dropped to 61,297 in 2010, indicating a decline in popularity of 10.48%. The number of individuals with this surname also decreased from 346 in 2000 to 328 in 2010, representing a drop of 5.2%. Additionally, the proportion of individuals named Meckstroth per 100,000 people in the U.S. population fell by 15.38% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #55,481 | #61,297 | -10.48% |
| Count | 346 | 328 | -5.2% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meckstroth
As for the ethnic identity associated with the surname Meckstroth, according to the Decennial U.S. Census, it is predominantly White. In 2000, 98.27% of individuals with this surname identified as White, slightly decreasing to 97.26% in 2010. No significant representation was found within the Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native categories in either 2000 or 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.27% | 97.26% | -1.03% |
| 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% |