Explore the Family Name Meester
The meaning of Meester
Dutch and Flemish: occupational name for a teacher or lecturer, or someone who was master of his craft, ultimately from Latin magister. This surname is also found in northern Germany. Compare De Meester and Mester.
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How common is the last name Meester in the United States?
According to data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname "Meester" has seen a decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, Meester was ranked as the 37,591st most popular surname in the United States, however, by 2010 it fell to the 43,077th position, marking a drop of 14.59%. The number of instances of this surname also decreased from 557 in 2000 to 502 in 2010, a reduction of 9.87%. Similarly, the proportion of people with the Meester surname per 100k population has diminished by 19.05%, moving from 0.21 in 2000 to 0.17 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #37,591 | #43,077 | -14.59% |
| Count | 557 | 502 | -9.87% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.21 | 0.17 | -19.05% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meester
In terms of ethnicity, based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the majority of individuals carrying the "Meester" surname identified as White in both 2000 and 2010, although there was a slight decrease in this group from 97.85% to 96.41%. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic saw an increase from 0.90% in 2000 to 2.19% in 2010. Interestingly, while there were no individuals identifying as belonging to two or more races in 2000, this category appeared in 2010 accounting for 1.00% of the Meesters. There were no changes in Asian/Pacific Islander, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native ethnic identities over this decade, all remaining at 0%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.85% | 96.41% | -1.47% |
| Hispanic | 0.9% | 2.19% | 143.33% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | 0% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |