Explore the Family Name Meger
The meaning of Meger
German: nickname from Middle High German mager, meger ‘lean, thin’. This surname is also found in Poland.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Meger in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Meger has seen a slight decline between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 52,289 in terms of frequency and by 2010, it dropped to 62,903, a decrease of roughly 20.3%. The total count of individuals with this last name also decreased from 373 in 2000 to 318 in 2010, which represents a dip of approximately 14.75%. The proportion per 100,000 people decreased from 0.14 to 0.11 during the same time period, marking a change of -21.43%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #52,289 | #62,903 | -20.3% |
| Count | 373 | 318 | -14.75% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.14 | 0.11 | -21.43% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meger
In terms of ethnic identity, the data from the Decennial U.S. Census reveals that the majority of individuals with the Meger surname identify as White. This group increased slightly from 96.51% in 2000 to 97.80% in 2010. Other ethnic identities such as Asian/Pacific Islander, Two or more races, Hispanic, Black, and American Indian and Alaskan Native either remained at 0% or had their data suppressed for privacy throughout both years.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 96.51% | 97.8% | 1.34% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Black | 1.34% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |