Explore the Family Name Meehl
The meaning of Meehl
Americanized form of German Mühl (see Muehl).
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meehl in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Meehl saw a slight fluctuation in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Meehl was ranked as the 51,809th most popular surname, which slightly dropped to the 54,296th position by 2010; this reflects a decrease of 4.8%. However, the count of individuals bearing the name Meehl rose from 377 to 380 during that same period, indicating an increase of 0.8%. Although there was an increase in the total count, the proportion per 100,000 people decreased by 7.14%, from 0.14 to 0.13.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #51,809 | #54,296 | -4.8% |
| Count | 377 | 380 | 0.8% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.13 | -7.14% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meehl
Regarding ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data indicates that the majority of individuals with the surname Meehl identify as White. Between 2000 and 2010, this percentage slightly decreased from 98.67% to 98.16%, representing a change of -0.52%. During both years, no identified Meehls were recorded as being Asian/Pacific Islander, belonging to two or more races, Hispanic, Black, or American Indian and Alaskan Native. This lack of diversity points to the surname's largely homogeneous ethnic identity.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 98.67% | 98.16% | -0.52% |
| 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% |