Explore the Family Name Meekins
The meaning of Meekins
English: variant of Makins.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meekins in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Meekins has slightly dipped in popularity between 2000 and 2010, moving from a rank of 9513 to 9692, marking a change of -1.88%. However, despite its drop in rank, the count of individuals with the surname Meekins actually increased in that decade, from 3135 in 2000 to 3347 in 2010, an increase of 6.76%. The proportion of individuals named Meekins per 100k population also saw a slight reduction by -2.59%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #9,513 | #9,692 | -1.88% |
| Count | 3,135 | 3,347 | 6.76% |
| Proportion per 100k | 1.16 | 1.13 | -2.59% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meekins
Regarding the ethnic identity associated with the name Meekins, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census shows some shifts between 2000 and 2010. While those identifying as White held the majority with 55.69% in 2000 dropping slightly to 53.15% in 2010, those identifying as Black made up the second largest group, increasing slightly from 40.70% to 41.74%. Notably, the percentage of people with the surname Meekins who identify as Hispanic saw a significant increase of 85.71%, albeit from a smaller base of 1.40% in 2000 to 2.60% in 2010. Those identifying as Two or more races and Asian/Pacific Islander also saw increases by 24.36% and 26.32%, respectively. Meanwhile, those identifying as American Indian and Alaskan Native decreased by -26.67%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.69% | 53.15% | -4.56% |
| Black | 40.7% | 41.74% | 2.56% |
| Hispanic | 1.4% | 2.6% | 85.71% |
| Two or More Races | 1.56% | 1.94% | 24.36% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0.45% | 0.33% | -26.67% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.19% | 0.24% | 26.32% |