Explore the Family Name Mega
The meaning of Mega
1. Italian: nickname from Greek megas ‘big’. 2. East German: nickname from German dialect mege ‘goat’. 3. Greek: feminine (and possibly also American shortened) form of Megas.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Mega in the United States?
Based on data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Mega has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the past decade. In 2000, Mega ranked 56,392 among all surnames in the United States and dropped to a ranking of 61,297 by 2010, showing a change of -8.7%. The number of individuals with the surname also decreased from 339 people in 2000 to 328 in 2010, marking a decline of -3.24%. The proportion of individuals with this surname per 100,000 people fell by -15.38% during this decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #56,392 | #61,297 | -8.7% |
| Count | 339 | 328 | -3.24% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.13 | 0.11 | -15.38% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Mega
In terms of ethnicity, the Decennial U.S. Census data shows shifts within the Mega surname population. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander decreased from 4.13% to 3.35%, marking an -18.89% change. The Hispanic population also saw a decrease from 7.08% to 6.40%. Individuals identifying as Black under the Mega surname reduced from 3.24% to 2.13%, resulting in a -34.26% change. On the other hand, the percentage of White individuals increased slightly from 85.25% to 87.20%, indicating a positive change of 2.29%. There were no individuals who reported as being of two or more races or American Indian and Alaskan Native in either year.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.25% | 87.2% | 2.29% |
| Hispanic | 7.08% | 6.4% | -9.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 4.13% | 3.35% | -18.89% |
| Black | 3.24% | 2.13% | -34.26% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |