Explore the Family Name Mees
The meaning of Mees
1. Flemish, Dutch, and North German: from a short form of the personal name Bartholomeus, German Bartholomäus (see Bartholomew). 2. German: habitational name from a place so named near Hattingen, Ruhr area. 3. English: variant of Meese 1.
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How common is the last name Mees in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname "Mees" has seen a slight fluctuation in popularity from 2000 to 2010. In terms of ranking, it fell from 24,224th place to 24,934th, marking a decline of 2.93 percent. However, when looking at the count of individuals with this surname, there was a small increase of 2.78 percent, growing from 970 to 997 people. The proportion of individuals named Mees per 100,000 also dropped by 5.56 percent during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,224 | #24,934 | -2.93% |
| Count | 970 | 997 | 2.78% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.34 | -5.56% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mees
In terms of ethnicity, the same Decennial U.S. Census data shows a diversification of backgrounds among those with the Mees surname between 2000 and 2010. Although the majority still identified as White, decreasing slightly from 96.70 percent to 94.18 percent, other ethnic identities saw increases. The Asian/Pacific Islander group saw a significant increase from 0.72 percent to 1.40 percent, marking a 94.44 percent change. Additionally, those identifying as Hispanic increased from 1.96 percent to 2.71 percent—a 38.27 percent growth. For the first time, some individuals also identified as belonging to two or more races (0.90 percent). There were no reported changes for those identifying as Black or American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.7% | 94.18% | -2.61% |
| Hispanic | 1.96% | 2.71% | 38.27% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.72% | 1.4% | 94.44% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0.9% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |