Explore the Family Name Mecum
The meaning of Mecum
English or Irish: perhaps an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Thom ‘son of Tom’.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mecum in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the Mecum surname has slightly declined from 2000 to 2010. In 2000, it was ranked 29,142 and it fell to 30,303 in 2010, representing a decrease of 3.98%. However, the number of people with this surname has marginally increased during the same period. There were 766 individuals named Mecum in 2000, increasing by 0.78% to 772 in 2010. Even though more people bear the name, its proportion per 100k people dropped by 7.14%, from 0.28 to 0.26.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #29,142 | #30,303 | -3.98% |
| Count | 766 | 772 | 0.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.28 | 0.26 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mecum
The Decennial U.S. Census also provides insights into the ethnic identity associated with the Mecum surname. In 2000, a vast majority (94.39%) identified as White, but this percentage decreased to 91.97% in 2010. The next highest ethnicity, Hispanic, saw an increase from 2.35% to 3.11%. Similarly, the American Indian and Alaskan Native category rose from 1.57% to 2.07%. Individuals identifying with Two or more races also increased significantly - from 1.31% to 2.46%. The percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander and Black ethnicities remained at 0 throughout the period.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.39% | 91.97% | -2.56% |
| Hispanic | 2.35% | 3.11% | 32.34% |
| Two or More Races | 1.31% | 2.46% | 87.79% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 1.57% | 2.07% | 31.85% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |