Explore the Family Name Meggs
The meaning of Meggs
English: from the Middle English female personal name Megg, a pet form of Margaret, with either Middle English genitival -s or post-medieval excrescent -s. Compare Maggs. History: Vincent Meggs (c.1583–1658) came to Weymouth, MA, from East Devon, England, in or before 1639.
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How common is the last name Meggs in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census data, the surname Meggs has seen a slight decrease in popularity over the years. In 2000, the surname was ranked 23,300 but by 2010, it had dropped to 23,817, marking a decline of 2.22%. Despite the drop in rank, the number of people with the Meggs surname increased from 1,020 in 2000 to 1,061 in 2010, representing a growth of 4.02%. However, when considering the proportion per 100,000 people, the Meggs surname saw a decrease from 0.38 to 0.36, down by 5.26%.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #23,300 | #23,817 | -2.22% |
| Count | 1,020 | 1,061 | 4.02% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.38 | 0.36 | -5.26% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Meggs
In terms of ethnicity, the Meggs surname shows varied representation among different backgrounds according to the Decennial U.S. Census data. In 2010, around 73.70% of the individuals with the Meggs surname identified as White, slightly down from 74.61% in 2000. Those identifying as Black represented 22.05% in 2010, up marginally from 21.96% in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as Hispanic surged by 16.79%, going from 1.37% in 2000 to 1.60% in 2010. Additionally, new ethnic identities under this surname emerged, with those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian and Alaskan Native being recorded for the first time in 2010 at 1.04% and 0.47% respectively. Furthermore, those identifying as two or more races decreased by 11.02%, from 1.27% in 2000 to 1.13% in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.61% | 73.7% | -1.22% |
| Black | 21.96% | 22.05% | 0.41% |
| Hispanic | 1.37% | 1.6% | 16.79% |
| Two or More Races | 1.27% | 1.13% | -11.02% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 1.04% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0.47% | 0% |