Explore the Family Name Meech
The meaning of Meech
English: nickname from Middle English meche ‘sword, blade’ (Old English mēce).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meech in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Meech was ranked 36,045 in popularity in 2000 and dropped to 47,521 in 2010, indicating a decrease of approximately 31.84%. The count of people with this surname also fell from 588 to 446 during the same period, marking a reduction of around 24.15%. Consequently, the proportion of individuals named Meech per 100k people saw a decline of roughly 31.82% between 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #36,045 | #47,521 | -31.84% |
| Count | 588 | 446 | -24.15% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.22 | 0.15 | -31.82% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meech
In terms of ethnic identity, the census data shows that most people with the surname Meech identified as white both in 2000 (97.62%) and 2010 (95.52%), despite a minor decrease observed over the decade. In 2010, there were also small percentages who identified as Hispanic (1.12%) or belonging to two or more races (1.35%). However, no individuals with this surname identified as Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year according to the Decennial U.S. Census.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.62% | 95.52% | -2.15% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1.35% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 1.12% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.85% | 0% | 0% |