Explore the Family Name Meegan
The meaning of Meegan
Irish: variant of Meehan. Some characteristic forenames: Irish Brendan.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meegan in the United States?
The surname Meegan saw a decrease in popularity between 2000 and 2010, according to data from the Decennial U.S. Census. In 2000, Meegan was the 25,041st most popular surname in the United States, but by 2010, it had dropped to rank 30,250—a 20.8% decline. The total count of individuals with the surname also decreased during this period, going from 930 in 2000 to 774 in 2010, representing a 16.77% drop. The proportion of individuals named Meegan per 100k people likewise fell by 23.53%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #25,041 | #30,250 | -20.8% |
| Count | 930 | 774 | -16.77% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.34 | 0.26 | -23.53% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meegan
As for the ethnic identity associated with the Meegan surname, data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows little change between 2000 and 2010. Overwhelmingly, the majority of Meegans identified as White, with 95.91% in 2000 and 95.61% in 2010—a slight decrease of 0.31%. Individuals identifying as Hispanic showed slightly increased representation, going from 1.40% to 1.55%—a rise of 10.71%. Those identifying as Two or more races also increased slightly, from 1.83% to 1.94%, marking a 6.01% increase. Meanwhile, the percentages for Asian/Pacific Islander remained steady at 0.65%, and there were no recorded Meegans who identified as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.91% | 95.61% | -0.31% |
| Two or More Races | 1.83% | 1.94% | 6.01% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 1.55% | 10.71% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.65% | 0.65% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |